Overview
- Participation has jumped from about 95 units in August to roughly 400, according to Ukrainian officials detailing the program’s rapid spread.
- Officials claim drone teams killed or wounded 18,000 Russian soldiers in September after Kyiv doubled the reward for infantry kills from six to 12 points.
- The initiative now covers artillery, reconnaissance and logistics, with scouts conducting “Uber targeting” and resupply teams earning points for autonomous deliveries.
- Brave1 lists more than 100 drones and autonomous systems, with set bounties that include 25 points for killing an enemy drone operator and 120 points for capturing a soldier.
- Mandatory video proof fuels leaderboards and tactical analysis, while RUSI experts caution against overreliance on drones and Ukrainian intelligence suggests Russia may try a similar system.