Украинские генералы задержаны из-за неудачи в обороне Харьковской области.

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the State Bureau of Investigation (GBR) have apprehended generals responsible for the failed defense of Kharkiv region during the Russian army's offensive in 2024.

This information was reported by the SBU press service.

The Security Service and GBR, with the assistance of the Minister of Defense and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, documented the crimes of three officials from the Armed Forces of Ukraine who failed to provide adequate protection for Kharkiv region during the enemy's advance in May 2024.

According to the case materials, the individuals involved include a brigade general who held the position of commander of the operational-tactical grouping (OTU) "Kharkiv," a lieutenant general who was the commander of the 125th separate brigade of the Territorial Defense Forces of Ukraine, and a colonel who previously led the 415th battalion of unity.

The investigation established that the officials did not prepare the defense of the border areas of Kharkiv region and lost control of the battle during the repeated offensive of the Russian army on the regional center.

Among other things, the individuals violated the requirements of combat regulations when preparing defensive lines in the areas of responsibility of military units and subdivisions of the OTU.

Additionally, during the battle, the officials did not utilize the entire arsenal of possible measures to repel and halt the aggressor's advance.

This resulted in the capture of part of the territory in the eastern region of Ukraine, where fierce battles continue.

Specialized examinations initiated by law enforcement confirmed the facts of the criminal activities of the individuals involved.

Based on the gathered evidence, they have been detained and will be informed of suspicions in accordance with the committed crimes under two articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine:

• Part 4 of Article 425 (negligent attitude to military service committed under martial law);
• Article 429 (organization of unauthorized abandonment of the battlefield).

The decision regarding the measures to be taken is currently under consideration. The individuals face up to 10 years of imprisonment.

The investigation continues to hold all responsible parties accountable.

Comprehensive measures are being conducted by the military counterintelligence of the SBU in cooperation with the GBR under the procedural guidance of the Office of the General Prosecutor.