Ukrainian Ex-Commander Claims Drugs Planted in Vehicle

Former battalion commander Oleksandr Shyrshyn alleges that law enforcement planted cannabis in his car to discredit him, intensifying existing tensions between independent military figures and Ukraine's defense leadership.

28 Aug, 13:20 — 28 Aug, 13:20

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Outspoken ex-commander who clashed with military leadership says drugs were planted in his car

Oleksandr Shyrshyn, a former battalion commander in Ukraine's 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade, said on Facebook on Aug. 28 that cannabis had been planted in his car in an apparent attempt to implicate him in the illegal production and possession of drugs.

By Jonas Heins

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