The Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine has issued statements alleging that Sergey Skuratov, the chief executive of Ural Airlines, operated in his absence with the aim of assisting senior leaders of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the Russian Federation in what the office characterizes as an aggressive conflict. The accusation centers on the use of his official duties to facilitate the transport of weapons and ammunition to the operational zone, leveraging the airline’s fleet in service of military activities.
Ural Airlines traces its origins to 1943 when it began as a division of Aeroflot. It later established itself as an independent entity in 1993. The airline is headquartered in Yekaterinburg, and Sergey Skuratov has served as chief executive since 1993. Public records indicate that he holds a controlling stake in the company, owning a substantial portion of shares—an ownership share widely reported in accessible sources.
Reportedly, additional charges have also been brought in the absence of certain inspectors from the Security Service of Ukraine against a number of deputies of the State Duma. These charges reference the Ukrainian Criminal Code provisions concerning violations of territorial integrity and immunity, signaling potential legal ramifications for multiple lawmakers in connection with the ongoing dispute.