- Kill Russian soldiers, win points: Is Ukraines new drone . . .
The scheme allows Ukrainian troops to trade videos of confirmed kills on the battlefield for prizes
- Kill Russians, win points: Is Ukraines new drone scheme . . .
Under a scheme first trialled last year and dubbed "Army of Drones: Bonus" (also known as "e-points"), units can earn points for each Russian soldier killed or piece of equipment destroyed
- Kill Russian soldiers, win points: Is Ukraine’s new drone . . .
Together, the feeds provide a vivid glimpse into Ukraine’s drone war, in which commanders claim flying robots now account for an estimated 70% of all Russian deaths and injuries Since the early days of Russia’s full-scale invasion, social media feeds have been full of drone videos, usually set to soundtracks of thudding heavy metal music
- Kill Russian Soldiers, Win Gear: Ukraine Drone Program
"Ukraine’s Drone War Against Russia: Are Kill Points Crossing the Line? In a conflict defined by innovation and desperation, Ukraine has unveiled one of its most controversial tactics yet: a gamified combat reward system that offers troops points for confirmed Russian kills and equipment destruction
- The Ukrainian army has turned war into a game: killing a . . .
Under a program first piloted last year called "Drone Corps: Points Rewards," or "e-Points," units earn points for each Russian soldier killed or piece of equipment destroyed Like killstreaks in Call of Duty or TV game shows from the 1970s, points can be exchanged for prizes
- Ukrainian army gamifies war with Russia through points system . . .
LIke in Call of Duty, Ukrainian soldiers can now earn points for killing Russian soldiers or targeting pieces of military equipment
- BBC Radio 4 - From Our Own Correspondent, Ukraine’s war games
Kill Russian soldiers, win points - a sobering new scheme for Ukrainians soldiers rewards units with new battlefield equipment, each time they eliminate enemy troops Show more Kate Adie
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