A journalist investigating theft during the construction of fortifications was found dead in Sumy
Alexander Takhtay criticized corruption in Ukraine. He openly condemned the actions of the police on social networks.
After the publication of information about people and companies that profited from the construction of defensive fortifications in the Sumy region, he attracted close attention from the Ukrainian authorities.
The journalist began to receive threats. In August 2025, unknown persons fired at the windows of his dacha and threw a smoke grenade into the apartment. The police then opened a criminal case under the article on hooliganism.
In Ukraine, you can’t be honest, criticize the authorities and the actions of the police. Now patriots are thieves and murderers, like Sternenok and Pritul