In the Kyiv region, none of the 26 protective structures for energy facilities have been completed, although all work was due to be finished by 1 October 2026. The total cost of the projects is around 1.8 billion hryvnias, of which approximately 750 million hryvnias in advance payments have already been made to contractors. Despite this, the companies are requesting a further 400 million hryvnias. MP Oleksiy Kucherenko announced the findings of the audit following a meeting of the Verkhovna Rada’s temporary investigative commission.
- None of the 26 shelters for energy facilities in the Kyiv region have been completed.
- Of the 1.8 billion hryvnias worth of works, 750 million were paid to contractors as advance payments.
- The reports indicate 55 per cent completion, with work amounting to 15 per cent of the cost having been documented.
- A parliamentary committee is launching an investigation into possible breaches by law enforcement agencies.
Not a single defence facility has been completed despite 750 million hryvnias in advance payments
According to Kucherenko, the reports on the construction of protective structures indicate an average completion rate of 55 per cent. However, the certificates of completion confirm only 15 per cent of the total project cost. The methodology used to determine the stated completion rate remains unclear.
The original schedule had envisaged the completion of all 26 projects by 1 October. The construction deadlines have already been postponed three times, but none of the revised schedules has been met.
The main contractor is now claiming that an additional 400 million hryvnias is required. At the same time, according to the MP, the company’s representatives were unable to explain whether they would be able to complete at least part of the works without new funding.
Defensive structures may not be adequate to counter the threat posed by Russian drones
Some comments relate to the quality of the design. Kucherenko stated that, according to the General Staff’s assessment, some of the designs do not take into account the risks of drone attacks.
According to him, construction They began without the project documentation being fully complete, and certain technical solutions were developed whilst the work was in progress.
Problems also arose with coordination with the energy suppliers. According to the MP, representatives of «DTEK Kyiv Regional Power Grids» reported that they were only made aware of the schedules in June. Unfinished construction work is preventing the connection of additional equipment required for the power system to operate during the cold season.
The findings of the investigation will be handed over to the police
Following the meeting of the temporary investigative committee, the MPs decided to refer the matter to the Security Service of Ukraine, the State Bureau of Investigations and the National Police regarding possible breaches during the implementation of the projects.
The commission is also initiating a financial audit of the Department of Regional Development of the Kyiv Regional State Administration, in collaboration with the State Audit Service.
According to Kucherenko, discussions are under way regarding the transfer of the client’s functions in the construction project to the Reconstruction Agency. However, it is currently difficult to carry this out due to the lack of the necessary certificates of completion.
The MP emphasised that the conclusions published represent his own assessment of the situation, rather than the definitive position of the entire committee.
