Overview
- The Army of Drones Bonus System assigns specific scores for battlefield outcomes, including 12 points for an infantry kill, 25 for an opposing drone pilot, and 120 for capturing a soldier.
- Points can be redeemed on the Brave1 online shop for drones, weapons and other equipment, with listed items ranging from roughly €240 to more than €750,000.
- Participation has surged from about 95 units in August to roughly 400 drone units, and the program has been extended to artillery, reconnaissance and logistics formations.
- Ukrainian officials say units in the scheme killed or wounded about 18,000 Russian soldiers in September.
- Ukrainian intelligence indicates Russia may be developing a similar points-based reward system.