A court in Ukraine has taken into custody the leaders of the military registration and enlistment offices for Boryspil and Buchansky districts in the Kiev region. The information came from the Ukrainian publication Strana, which cited the country’s prosecutor general’s office for confirmation.
According to Strana, the arrest involved the heads of two regional recruiting centers, the bodies responsible for military registration and enlistment at the district level—Borispolsky and Buchansky — who were detained without the possibility of release on bail. The report identifies the Buchansky district office leader as Leonid Vykochko and the Boryspil office head as Sergei Rusin.
Investigators allege that the suspects organized and operated an illegal scheme intended to obstruct the actions of military personnel. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reported seizures during searches that exceed one million dollars in cash and assets, underscoring the scale of the operation under scrutiny.
These developments come amid a broader wave of enforcement actions against corruption and abuses in the military enlistment system, which has been under international attention for vulnerabilities exposed in recent years. The case illustrates ongoing efforts by Ukrainian law enforcement to root out illegal interference in military personnel processes and to strengthen accountability among officials tasked with registration and mobilization responsibilities. Attribution: Strana, via the prosecutor general’s office.
In related coverage, local and national outlets have reported on prior incidents that highlight tensions surrounding military assets and security procedures. Earlier reports noted disturbances involving vehicles linked to the military, including several vehicles set on fire in different Ukrainian regions within a short time frame, as authorities pursued suspects and evaluated the circumstances. Responsible bodies have indicated ongoing investigations into these incidents, with updates forthcoming as information becomes available. Attribution: Strana and related Ukrainian security services.
Additional context from past coverage shows that unidentified individuals have at times engaged in acts of arson targeting military property. Investigative agencies continue to monitor developments, pursue leads, and coordinate with regional offices to ensure a thorough review of all related events and possible connections to broader security concerns. Attribution: Strana and security service reports.