IG report finds Pentagon failed to account for more than $1B in weapons sent to Ukraine

Pentagon finds nearly 40,000 weapons sent to Ukraine were not properly tracked

 By Danielle Wallace , Liz Friden Fox News, 11 Jan 24

A new Department of Defense Inspector General report released Thursday finds more than $1 billion worth of weapons sent to Ukraine were not properly tracked by U.S. defense officials. 

The DOD IG has personnel stationed in Ukraine and is investigating with its Defense Criminal Investigative Service allegations of diversion of weapons. For now, the IG says, “It was beyond the scope of our evaluation to determine whether there has been diversion of such assistance.” 

The weapons in question are small and include shoulder-fired missiles, one-way attack drones and night-vision devices. 

“From a monetary perspective, the delinquent serial numbers account for more than $1.005 billion of the total $1.699 billion (59 percent of the total value) of EEUM‑designated defense articles as of June 2, 2023,” the report says. “Until those challenges are resolved, the DoD will not be able to fully account for all of the more than $1.699 billion in EEUM‑designated defense articles provided to Ukraine.”

As Congress weighs sending more U.S. military assistance to Ukraine, a growing number of lawmakers are demanding greater oversight. ……………………………………………….. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ig-report-finds-pentagon-failed-account-more-1b-weapons-sent-ukraine

January 14, 2024 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Ukraine, weapons and war