Khartiia commander responds to criticism over corps joining Yermak's Advocate+ program
Khartiia commander Ihor Obolienskyi responded to criticism over the corps joining Advocate+, a program linked to former presidential chief of staff Andriy Yermak, who is a suspect in a NABU case involving the alleged laundering of UAH 460 million through an elite housing project near Kyiv.
Khartiia Commander Ihor Obolienskyi addressed criticism regarding the corps' participation in the Advocate+ program, linked to former presidential chief of staff Andriy Yermak, a suspect in a NABU case involving UAH 460 million in alleged funds laundering through a Kyiv-area housing project. Obolienskyi expressed gratitude for the support Khartiia has received, emphasizing that the reputation of the corps stems from its battlefield achievements and the efforts of thousands of soldiers, sergeants, and commanders.
He acknowledged Yermak's role in opening the door for Khartiia to form the unit and secure resources, despite Yermak's current legal troubles. Obolienskyi clarified that joining the Advocate+ program is voluntary and that Khartiia members will decide independently whether to utilize the program's support. He also noted that the corps remains open to other programs for legal assistance.
Critic Serhiy Zhadan previously called Yermak's legal representation "dishonest" and urged Khartiia to openly explain its involvement in the program.
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