Ukraine officials held in military drone corruption probe | BBC News

A Ukrainian MP and other officials were arrested after anti‑corruption agencies uncovered a large‑scale bribery scheme in the purchase of drones and electronic warfare systems. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the MP, heads of district and city administrations, and several National Guard service members were exposed for their involvement, with state contracts signed at prices inflated by up to 30%. Zelensky emphasized zero tolerance for corruption and thanked the agencies for their work. The independence of Ukraine's anti‑corruption agencies was restored on Thursday following nationwide protests.