Financial Times reveals scandal over 20 howitzers sent from Italy

WASHINGTON-The Financial Times quoted a source in Ukraine's Defense Ministry as saying that the 20 "howitzers" Italy handed over to Kiev forces this year were deemed unsuitable for combat operations. “This is not the only problem that has appeared with the military equipment Kiev has received from its Western allies, which must be taken into account when assessing the readiness of Kiev forces for a counterattack.”

Interestingly, The Economist magazine reported last week that the MiG-29s Ukraine received from Poland and Slovakia are being dismantled for use as spare parts, because they are unable to fly.In March, the Slovakian government agreed to transfer 13 MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine. In parallel, it had previously been indicated that the three delivered aircraft did not contain engines. Also, 6 more Polish MiG-29s are under discussion for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which are now undergoing maintenance. The conflict in Ukraine is confirmed as a deadly mix of business, scams and fake news.