Deceptive Contracts: Russian Students Enlisted for Ukraine War Drone Missions
University students in Russia are being lured into serving in drone units fighting in Ukraine, enticed by lucrative contracts and false promises of avoiding frontline duty. An investigation reveals the harsh realities they face.
Russian university students are being aggressively recruited to serve in drone units fighting in the war against Ukraine. Offered lucrative contracts and promises that they won't be sent to the frontlines, many young people are falling victim to these deceptive tactics. However, reports suggest that those promises are not always kept, and the students are being deployed to dangerous combat zones.
The recruitment drive is part of the Kremlin's efforts to bolster its military forces as the war in Ukraine drags on. With mounting casualties and a shortage of experienced soldiers, Russia is turning to the country's university population to fill the ranks of its specialized drone units. These units play a critical role in providing reconnaissance and targeting support for artillery and missile strikes.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Deutsche Welle
