Ukrainian Prosecutor General Resigns Amid Draft-Dodging Scandal

Andriy Kostin steps down as investigations reveal widespread corruption in disability certifications to evade military service.

The scandal involves fake disability certificates issued to high-ranking officials, allowing them to avoid military conscription.
Tatiana Krupa, a key figure in the scheme, allegedly issued false certificates in exchange for bribes, with millions in cash found in her possession.
President Zelenskyy has called for urgent reforms in the disability assessment system and dismissed several senior officials.
The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) has identified 64 suspects and invalidated over 4,100 fraudulent disability certificates.
The scandal highlights broader issues of corruption and societal strain in Ukraine amidst ongoing military needs and Russian aggression.