Russia Gives Troops $1.2K Bonuses for Destroyed Western Tanks in Ukraine

The Russian authorities is offering hefty money incentives to troops who destroy German-made Leopard tanks and US-supplied armored automobiles in Ukraine.

In line with the Russian protection ministry, troopers who annihilate an enemy tank will obtain roughly 100,000 rubles ($1,200), whereas those that neutralize an armored automobile shall be given 50,000 rubles ($600).

The scheme is a component of a bigger program to incentivize troopers who actively take part in Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

“Funds are at the moment being made to servicemen of the Russian Federation Armed Forces who in the middle of navy operations destroyed Leopard tanks, in addition to armored combating automobiles made within the USA and different NATO international locations,” the ministry mentioned, citing experiences from subject commanders.

As well as, troopers will obtain 300,000 rubles ($3,600) for each Ukrainian helicopter or warplane destroyed in the course of the struggle. The identical quantity shall be given to those that eradicate US-made HIMARS rockets.

As of Could 31, 10,200 Russian navy personnel have reportedly obtained funds for destroying over 16,000 items of Ukrainian and Western-supplied navy tools.

Related Schemes

Freely giving further money for destroying enemy property has been carried out earlier than within the hope of successful battles.

The identical scheme was employed by the Purple Military throughout World Conflict II when Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union.

In Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Moscow has supplied as much as 10 instances larger salaries to entice civilians to affix its floor forces in Kyiv.

From the common wage of 63,060 rubles ($807), new recruits would obtain as much as 700,000 rubles ($8,961), based on experiences.

In March, state ads additionally claimed that Russian troopers are being supplied 57,000 rubles ($679) for each kilometer of floor gained within the war-torn nation.