At least 400 drone units are using the new gamified drone attack system, according to reports
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At least 400 drone units are using the new gamified drone attack system, according to reports
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Ukraine’s military units are competing with each other by launching deadly drone attacks to earn points that can be used to buy more weapons.
System rewards soldiers who achieve strikes with points that can be used to buy more weapons in an online store
New point-based system is helping units replenish supplies, but is also testing the consciences of drone pilots.
In September, Russia launched around 5,500 one-way attack drones into Ukraine
The idea of the body count evolves
The drones’ long-range missions target oil refineries and fuel depots
The drones will be designed by Ukraine, with support from UK scientists and technicians
