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Kill Russian Soldiers, Win Gear: Inside Ukraine’s Controversial "Gamifying War" Drone Program

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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. Dubbed the “Army of Drones: Bonus” or “e-points”, the initiative turns battlefield achievements into currency, allowing soldiers to purchase vital gear […] The post Kill Russian Soldiers, Win Gear: Inside Ukraine’s Cont…

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Is war taking video game codes? Ukraine now gives points to soldiers for every target hit with a drone. (International).

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On social media, it's almost impossible to avoid images of fleeing Russian soldiers or vehicles and tanks destroyed by attack drones. It's also called the "gamification" of war. Kyiv promotes the production of such videos among its own troops.

·Amsterdam, Netherlands
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The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine has increasingly turned into a drone war. On the part of Ukraine, another method is used: for each successful drone attack, points would be awarded to the units, which could then be paid out or invested in military equipment since the latest, reported the BBC on Friday.

·Vienna, Austria
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An innovative program introduces a type of "gamification" system in the fight against Russia. Under the name Army of Drones: Bonus (also known as "e-points"), the program allows Ukrainian military units to...

"In response to the effective resistance of the Ukrainian soldier, the occupiers resorted to prohibited methods of combat - the use of poison gas. The position was then exposed to heavy mortar fire and drone attacks," the HUR press service described the situation. The soldier suffered several shrapnel wounds. According to the Kyiv Post website, he was poisoned by an unknown substance, which caused him to lose consciousness. Given his critical co…

The Ukrainian military general staff has begun grading the battlefield performance of Ukrainian drone operators, hoping to motivate Ukrainian soldiers to continue fighting, the BBC reported.

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