More details The issue of armed vests has become a focal point in Ukraine as multiple investigations reveal corruption and procurement challenges faced by the Ministry of Defense. Former officials like Hennadii Vdovychenko are accused of colluding with foreign businessmen to supply low-quality bulletproof vests to the Armed Forces, raising concerns about the safety of Ukrainian soldiers. As the probe deepens, the Ministry of Defense is actively working on improving the quality of equipment by approving new lightweight body armor for troops. However, challenges persist, including embezzlement cases where funds allocated for purchasing quality vests were misappropriated. Despite this, efforts to mitigate these issues by testing new body armor models continue.
