The Russian military sell parts they remove from the military equipment hit by the Ukrainian army, the Main Intelligence Agency of the Defense Ministry of Ukraine has said.

"The invaders evacuate Russian tanks, armored personnel carriers and infantry fighting vehicles to the territory of Russia for repairs. However, during the trip, the enemy military equipment turns into scrap metal beyond repair and restoration. The 'valiant' Russian military remove parts, accumulators, and weapon control units from the equipment and try to sell them or exchange for alcohol," it said on the Telegram channel.

Taking into account the scale of stealing and the critical condition of equipment, a commander of Russian troops in the Southern Military District ordered to conduct urgent investigations into cases of stealing equipment and double security of the echelons that deliver damaged equipment for repairs, the Intelligence Agency said.