_Incident · legal_action_

# SBU raids Ukrainian Armor over RPG-75M grenade launcher procurement contract; deputy director assaulted

Canonical ID: `8a477dd7-4cc5-4718-bb7e-02ac93ba2ade`

- **Occurred:** 2026-07-08
- **Kind:** `legal_action`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Ukrainian Armor](/companies/ukrainian-armor.md) (id: `8d748689-a23f-4f82-8d34-c693a3d886fb`)

On July 9, 2026, officers of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) conducted searches at the homes of [Ukrainian Armor](/companies/ukrainian-armor.md) employees, including First Deputy Director Maksym Polyvianyi, who was allegedly beaten during the raid and hospitalized with a concussion and numerous injuries. The criminal proceedings concern a UAH 637 million ($15.9M) contract with the Defense Procurement Agency for supply of 6,000 RPG-75M disposable anti-tank grenade launchers. SBU alleged the grenades were manufactured in the 1980s rather than 2024 as contracted. The company denied wrongdoing, stated the grenades were supplied directly from Czech manufacturer Zeveta in sealed packaging, and claimed the case was fabricated as intimidation. The SBU denied using physical force. The company is preparing lawsuits.

## Sources (2)

1. **New Voice of Ukraine (NV)** · https://english.nv.ua/nation/ukrainian-armor-ceo-alleges-brutal-stalin-era-tactics-in-sbu-raids-50623315.html · 2026-07-10
2. **Ukrainian Armor (official statement)** · https://ukrarmor.com/news-en/official-position-of-ukrainian-armor-llc-and-rebuttal-of-statements-by-the-security-service-of-ukraine-sbu-and-the-office-of-the-prosecutor-general-opg/ · 2026-07-11

## Common questions

### What happened in SBU raids Ukrainian Armor over RPG-75M grenade launcher procurement contract; deputy director assaulted?

On July 9, 2026, officers of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) conducted searches at the homes of Ukrainian Armor employees, including First Deputy Director Maksym Polyvianyi, who was allegedly beaten during the raid and hospitalized with a concussion and numerous injuries. The criminal proceedings concern a UAH 637 million ($15.9M) contract with the Defense Procurement Agency for supply of 6,000 RPG-75M disposable anti-tank grenade launchers. SBU alleged the grenades were manufactured in the 1980s rather than 2024 as contracted. The company denied wrongdoing, stated the grenades were supplied directly from Czech manufacturer Zeveta in sealed packaging, and claimed the case was fabricated as intimidation. The SBU denied using physical force. The company is preparing lawsuits.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on July 8, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

### Who was involved in SBU raids Ukrainian Armor over RPG-75M grenade launcher procurement contract; deputy director assaulted?

The incident is recorded as involving Ukrainian Armor on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.

### Has anyone responded to SBU raids Ukrainian Armor over RPG-75M grenade launcher procurement contract; deputy director assaulted?

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### What is the current status of SBU raids Ukrainian Armor over RPG-75M grenade launcher procurement contract; deputy director assaulted?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.


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