Ukraine's Drone Maker Under Investigation Tests Kyiv's Corruption Pledge

Ukraine's investigative agency searched Vyriy Industries on July 7, suspecting its leadership inflated prices on military contracts by roughly 7 billion hryvnias. The probe matters because Western donors funding Kyiv's war increasingly scrutinize how money is spent. How prosecutors handle the case—regardless of its outcome—will reveal whether Ukraine enforces its transparency commitments or shields connected figures.