Ukrainian Ministry of Defense Doubles Bonuses for Destroying Drone Operators
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has announced a significant increase in bonuses for the destruction of drone operators as part of its 'Army of Drones. Bonus' program, emphasizing the importance of targeting these operators before they can deploy their drones.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has made a pivotal decision to double the bonuses awarded for the destruction of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators under its 'Army of Drones. Bonus' initiative. This information was disclosed by the ministry's press service, which highlighted that eliminating Russian UAV operators before they can deploy their drones is a key priority of this program.
Under the new conditions, military personnel will now receive double the points for the confirmed destruction of a UAV operator in the DELTA combat system compared to the points awarded for taking down a regular infantry soldier. This change is designed to significantly shorten the 'lifespan' of enemy pilots, which is a crucial element in the fight against the aggressor.
In addition, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has announced the formation of specialized units within the country that will focus on detecting and eliminating UAV operators. This move indicates the seriousness of the Ukrainian military's intentions to enhance the effectiveness of their operations against enemy drones.
Furthermore, the Ministry has updated the conditions of the program for reconnaissance missions. A new target category, 'UAV system crew', has been introduced within the system. For these targets, the distance limitation to the combat contact line has been lifted, underscoring their particular priority. Whether the crew operates near the front line or deeper in enemy territory, their detection remains equally critical, as emphasized by the Ministry of Defense.
The 'Army of Drones. Bonus' program allows military personnel to earn points not only for destroying enemy targets but also for completing other vital tasks such as mine-laying, logistics, evacuation, and reconnaissance. Currently, military personnel can exchange these points for equipment through the DELTA system. The implementation of this program is facilitated by the digital system DOT-Chain Defence, which enables the delivery of equipment to units in an average of 10 days.
Moreover, as reported by Ukrinform, units can exchange electronic points on the Brave1 Market platform not only for ready-made solutions such as drones, electronic warfare (EW) systems, and ground robotic complexes (GRCs), but also for their components. This expands the capabilities for Ukrainian military personnel in maintaining their equipment and enhancing its effectiveness.
All of these developments indicate a ramping up of efforts by the Ukrainian military to combat Russian aggression, as well as a commitment to leverage cutting-edge technologies to achieve success on the battlefield. The Ministry of Defense continues to work on improving conditions for its units to ensure they have everything necessary to carry out their combat missions.
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