In the media

Business Journal · 13 February 2025
A report from a visit to the eastern front (Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast) with units of the DPSU – the Pomsta Brigade. The author describes how the Polish company PHU Lechmar carried out several dozen deliveries of military equipment, weapons, and artillery and mortar ammunition, contributing to the transformation of the DPSU from a typical border guard unit into a heavily armed military formation. Demchenko flatly denies the corruption allegations and confirms the effectiveness of the cooperation with Lechmar. Additional context: the combat statistics of the “Feniks” drone unit (1,205 enemy soldiers killed, 75 tanks destroyed) were achieved thanks to efficient supply chains.

Gazeta Wyborcza · 09 February 2025

A report by Michał Olszewski from his visit to the front lines with DPSU units. Sources interviewed by Wyborcza emphasize that the border guard units’ operational continuity is made possible by cooperation with Poles—PHU Lechmar is responsible for part of the equipment and ammunition supplies. D-30 artillery, RAK-SA-12 launchers, and Lechmar ammunition are used by the Pomsta Brigade on the Luhansk sector. The “200” in the title is military slang for enemy soldiers killed—a telling testament to the effectiveness of the supplies.

MILMAG · 17 June 2026

The DPSU has officially confirmed the full fulfillment of ammunition supply contracts worth 23 billion UAH. Spokesperson Siudyła addressed the Russian disinformation campaign—the SVR’s false report appeared on hundreds of pro-Russian websites within a few hours and was shared by Ukrainian influencers.

A detailed description of the first shipments: 152 mm and 122 mm ammunition, rocket launcher rounds, and 120 mm mines. Allegations regarding a front company were refuted by citing official DPSU statements.

Report from MSPO 2025 in Kielce – presentation by Lechmar and H2X-Defense of the hydrogen-powered unmanned ground vehicle Hermione. Poland’s leading defense portal.

Detailed technical specifications of the Hermione UGV: TPED fuel cells, electric motors in the wheel hubs (8 kW each), operating time of up to 20 hours, speed of 24 km/h, weight of 700 kg.

A presentation of PHU Lechmar’s full portfolio: from small arms to artillery to dual-use products. The Hermione is shown in a UAV carrier configuration.

An English-language business daily (read by the diplomatic and investor communities in Poland) confirmed the full fulfillment of contracts with DPSU worth 23 billion UAH. It quotes both DPSU spokesperson Demchenko (“prices among the lowest available on the market”) and Siudyła regarding SVR disinformation. Gen. Havryliuk before the parliamentary committee: “Yes, I believe that all contracts have been fulfilled.” A key publication for an international audience.

DPSU spokesperson Demchenko refutes allegations of a front company and confirms that deliveries are proceeding according to schedule. A post featuring photos of 152 mm and 122 mm ammunition, MLRS rockets, and 120 mm mines already in the hands of Ukrainian soldiers.

A Ukrainian government agency has confirmed that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are using ammunition purchased from PHU Lechmar on the front lines. The DPSU is continuously monitoring the delivery process.

PHU Lechmar announced that it had fulfilled the main part of its obligations under the contract. Details regarding the quantity of weapons delivered are classified for security reasons. A new contract worth 78 billion UAH was announced.

The first English-language report from MSPO on the Hermione UGV by PHU Lechmar and H2X-Defense, cited by other global media outlets as the original source.

A website with an audience of tens of millions of readers described Hermione as a groundbreaking solution: TPED cells, refueling in 3 minutes, or cylinder replacement in the field.

The environmental portal presented Hermione from an energy perspective—the trend toward low-emission military technologies and Polish-French cooperation.

The French Army has begun testing the Hermione UGV at the Saint-Cyr Coetquidan Military Academy as part of the development of its first AI-based combat unit—a direct follow-up to PHU Lechmar’s presentation at MSPO 2025.

Karolina Siudyła, spokesperson for PHU Lechmar, discusses the mechanisms of Russian disinformation targeting defense companies. These efforts are designed to discredit PHU Lechmar in Poland, Ukraine, and among international partners. Defense strategy: transparency, reactive and proactive communication, and cooperation with government institutions and the media.