Fortifications were often built in indefensible locations, MP says

“There are many questions regarding the construction of these fortifications,” said Kostenko, who also sits on a temporary parliamentary committee that investigates military procurement and fortification construction.

“Often, they were built in places where mounting a defense is unrealistic. The SBU [Ukraine’s security service] is now involved. They are investigating why and for what purpose these decisions were made.” 

He provided an example of fortifications built on a hillside, "where visibility is completely obstructed."

“Currently, this issue is being addressed by the State Bureau of Investigation [SBI] and the SBU,” Kostenko added.

“The military, regional administrations, and the Verkhovna Rada [Ukraine’s parliament] now also oversee this matter.”

On May 22, the parliament established a temporary investigative committee on fortification construction and drone procurement, in the wake of Russian troops crossing the border in Kharkiv Oblast and capturing several villages.