Military position amid a barrage: the context of Ukraine's defense procurement

The photo shows a soldier in camouflage at a camouflaged artillery shelter in a wooded area, with fireballs rising around the position during a barrage. The image illustrates the defense context in which, according to the New York Times, fraud worth about $1.2 billion was uncovered in 2024. It underscores the scale of weapons and equipment purchases affected by the corruption scandal.