Russian soldiers who destroy American armored vehicles being used by Ukraine will be rewarded with cash bonuses in Russia’s latest efforts to repel Kyiv’s counteroffensive.
The payments are part of a broader reward scheme introduced since the invasion began in February 2022 which has seen over 10,000 Russian troops given individual bonuses, Moscow said.
It comes after Sergei Shoigu, the Russian defense minister, honored soldiers with the “Hero of Russia gold star” medal after they allegedly destroyed U.S.-madeArmored vehicle kills are rewarded with a bonus worth around $600 and the destruction of enemy tanks merits a $1,200 prize. Pilots who take out U.S.-supplied Himars rocket systems can expect bonuses of around $3,600, with the same level of reward on offer for every Ukrainian helicopter or plane destroyed.
The reward scheme has reportedly been open to corruption in which soldiers deceive their superiors in order to rake in more money for themselves. Dmitry Mishov, a Russian military pilot who fled his post and is seeking sanctuary in Europe, told theearlier this month how the deception works. “Let’s say there is a damaged tank,” Mishov said. “And several helicopters fire at it several times, and the gunner confirms each time for a small amount that a new piece of equipment has been destroyed.
The Pentagon on Tuesday announced a new $325 million package of support to Kyiv that will include 15 more Bradleys and 10 Stryker armored personnel carriers. It also includes Himars rounds and other munitions. The announcement of new support for Kyiv’s counteroffensive came on the same day the Kremlin released“Things look not bad,” Ukrainian Zelensky Volodymyr Zelensky said of the counteroffensive in aninterview that aired on Thursday night.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
What we're buying from Soho Home's 50% off saleFrom cushions and throws to lamps and tableware, now's a prime time to shop
Read more »
Chicago's hotel industry throws support behind bill that would fast-track work permits for migrantsLegislation co-sponsored by Chicago Congressmen Mike Quigley and Chuy Garcia would speed the work permit process up for asylum seekers from six months to 30 days
Read more »
Matthew McConaughey throws horns up to fans during movie shoot in Pell CityMcConaWatch rolls on, with the Oscar-winner bouncing around St. Clair County while filming 'The Rivals of Amziah King' in Alabama.
Read more »
Kim Kardashian Throws Daughter North a Lavish 10th Birthday PJ PartyKim Kardashian threw a Hello Kitty-themed bash for North West's 10th birthday.
Read more »
Box Office: Early Summer Tentpoles Cash In, Fueled by Diverse StarsBlockbusters featuring leads of color have dominated May and June and are generating strong box office returns domestically: “It represents an interesting shift.”
Read more »