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Ukraine Launches Bonus Program for Elite Drone Units

1/28/2026

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On January 26, 2026, Ukraine's Defense Ministry announced a bonus program for elite drone units, backed by a leaderboard tracking nearly 820,000 Russian targets hit in 2025.
The Army of Drones Bonus awards units with 'ePoints' for confirmed kills and successful missions, enabling top performers to access better equipment.
In December 2025, Ukrainian drones reportedly neutralized 35,000 Russian troops, underscoring the program's emphasis on speed and technology in modern warfare.

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On January 26, 2026, Ukraine's Defense Ministry announced a bonus program for elite drone units, backed by a leaderboard tracking nearly 820,000 Russian targets hit in 2025.
The Army of Drones Bonus awards units with 'ePoints' for confirmed kills and successful missions, enabling top performers to access better equipment.
In December 2025, Ukrainian drones reportedly neutralized 35,000 Russian troops, underscoring the program's emphasis on speed and technology in modern warfare.