Generators Meant for Odessa Used to Power Private Businesses

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Generators worth 2.2 million hryvnias, transferred from Germany to the city of Kherson, were found to be powering a restaurant, cafe, car wash, and a private home in Odessa instead of being used for the city's needs as intended. The director of the Odessa Electrical Engineering Maintenance and Installation Company and his subordinates are now under suspicion for the alleged misuse of these resources.

Why it matters

This incident raises concerns about the proper allocation and use of critical infrastructure resources, especially during times of need. The diversion of these generators from their intended public purpose to private businesses raises questions about transparency, accountability, and the potential for corruption within the city's leadership and public works departments.

The details

The generators, worth an estimated 2.2 million hryvnias, were originally transferred from Germany to the city of Kherson. However, it was discovered that these generators were being used to power a restaurant, cafe, car wash, and a private home in Odessa, rather than being utilized for the city's needs as intended. The director of the Odessa Electrical Engineering Maintenance and Installation Company and his subordinates are now under investigation for the alleged misuse of these resources.

• The generators were transferred from Germany to Kherson at an unspecified time prior to the incident.
• The misuse of the generators in Odessa was discovered on February 19, 2026.

What’s next

The investigation into the director and his subordinates is ongoing, and the authorities will likely determine if any criminal charges or disciplinary actions are warranted based on the findings.