SBU exposes Kyiv region businessmen who supplied Russia with anti-drone netting materials

The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) has unmasked a group of Kyiv region businessmen who supplied materials to Russia for building anti-drone protection systems, according to a statement released by the SBU press service. The investigation uncovered a network of 39 Ukrainian companies producing roofing and facade products, with the actual owners being a Ukrainian businessman and his son, who relocated to Russia before the ongoing conflict.

The son controls subsidiary companies in Belgorod and Reutov, Russia, which serve as branches of their Ukrainian business operations. These enterprises manufacture metal structures, with one of their orders being the provision of anti-drone netting to the Investigative Committee of Russia. The suspects also finance Russia's aggressive actions by making tax payments to the Russian budget and investing directly in the military-industrial sector.

The SBU traced the money trail, starting with profits from their Ukrainian business that were transferred to offshore companies registered under fake identities. These funds were then used to transfer money into the accounts of their Russian-controlled enterprises. Senior suspect was apprehended in Kyiv, while his son remains at large in Russia.

The SBU has issued a suspicion notice under Article 111-2 (aiding the aggressor state) of the Ukrainian Criminal Code against the detained suspect, who is currently held in custody without bail. Additionally, all of his accounts and property in Ukraine, including 30 apartments, 20 parking spaces, and 29 vehicles, are targeted for seizure.

The son's actions have also been deemed aiding the aggressor state, and he has been issued a notice of suspicion in absentia, pending further action as he is currently in Russia.