100,000 hryvnias for a captured Russian soldier in the Ukrainian Armed Forces
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are introducing additional payments: 100,000 hryvnias for each Russian soldier taken prisoner and 15,000 hryvnias for each enemy neutralized in close combat. The Ministry of Defense explains that this is intended to both incentivize and compensate for the risks of combat operations.
Servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will receive additional monetary rewards for capturing Russian soldiers, as well as for confirmed elimination of the enemy during small-arms combat, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defense.
The amount is 100,000 hryvnias for each captured Russian soldier and 15,000 hryvnias for an enemy eliminated in close combat, which, according to ministry officials, is intended to reflect the level of risk faced by soldiers on the front lines. “When a person engages in close combat, it is the greatest risk, and it must be duly appreciated for the contribution they make to the war. Captured Russians are also important, as they serve as a bargaining chip for the return of our soldiers from captivity,” explained Deputy Minister of Defense Mstislav Banik.
The Ministry of Defense emphasizes that this payment system is designed not only to provide financial support to the military but also to highlight the importance of effective actions on the battlefield, particularly in conditions of intense combat.
It is also noted that captured Russian soldiers are viewed as an important resource for future exchanges, which allow for the return home of Ukrainian defenders currently in captivity. Deputy Minister of Defense Mstislav Banik spoke about this during a briefing.
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