Yuriy Kasyanov, commander of Ukraine’s elite drone unit, claims that President Volodymyr Zelensky personally ordered the disbandment of his team following his testimony to the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) in the Fire Point case.
Kasyanov asserts that his whistleblowing on alleged corruption involving the Fire Point company, which produces the FP-1 drone and Flamingo missiles, led to the unit’s dissolution.
The NABU commented on Kasianov’s statement and his request for protection as a witness. The serviceman is indeed a witness in one of the Bureau’s proceedings.
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau stated that in mid-September, following a series of online publications and Yuriy Kasyanov’s own request to the Bureau, he was indeed questioned as part of an investigation launched at the beginning of 2025.
As for Kasyanov’s request for protection as a witness, in order to determine whether there is a threat to his life or health, NABU detectives have already initiated, through the Administration of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, a summons for the witness to conduct additional investigative actions.
“Based on the results, a decision will be made regarding further steps. In particular, an appeal to the military ombudsman may be initiated, and if necessary, a number of other measures will be taken in accordance with the law,” NABU’s press service noted.
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