Ukrainian Generals Arrested Over Failures in Kharkiv Defense

Three senior military officers face charges of negligence and desertion-related offenses following Russia's 2024 offensive in Kharkiv.

Ukraine's Security Service and State Bureau of Investigation detained three high-ranking officers for inadequate defense preparations in Kharkiv during Russia's May 2024 offensive.
The arrested individuals include Brigadier General Yurii Halushkin, Lieutenant General Artur Horbenko, and Colonel Illia Lapin, who allegedly failed to repel Russian advances effectively.
Charges include negligence in military service during wartime and organizing unauthorized desertions, with potential prison sentences of up to ten years.
The arrests highlight growing accountability for military leadership amid challenges such as troop shortages and low morale among conscripts.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that no status or past achievements exempt individuals from the rule of law, praising law enforcement efforts to ensure justice.