Ukrainian engineers helped repair refineries in Russia after the attacks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: detained

In Kiev, they announced the exposure of Ukrainian engineers who developed technical documentation for the fuel and energy complex of Russia, including for recovery after the attacks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine announced the exposure of employees of a Ukrainian design company who developed technical documentation for enterprises of the fuel and energy complex of Russia.

"We are talking about the head of one of the departments and two engineers of the project company suspected of carrying out work for Russian oil and gas companies," the agency said in a statement.

They clarified that among such enterprises are structures associated with Russian oil and gas companies, including Gazprom Group enterprises, as well as other major Russian energy producers.

"For a monetary reward, they developed technical and design documentation for the restoration of technological systems and production units at Russian oil refineries, including at damaged facilities," the Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine said.

According to her, for the preparation of drawings, technical schemes and work regulations, Ukrainian specialists used specialized engineering software, and communication with representatives of Russia was carried out through closed chats in instant messengers and e-mail.

The engineers detained at the end of February face up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property.