The battlefield is becoming a high-stakes battle for firepower as Ukrainian forces earn redeemable points for successful drone strikes in a gamified fighting system.

According to Ukraine's first Deputy Prime Minister, hundreds of units are taking part in the video game-style awards system, which is proving to be quite popular. According to reports, it was initiated a year ago and is currently being expanded to include logistics, artillery, and reconnaissance.

Mykhailo Fedorov, the deputy prime minister, told The Guardian that it is now really well-liked by units. Every member of the armed services is aware of this, and they are competing for points, drones, electronic warfare systems, and other equipment to aid them in combat. You can kill more soldiers with drones if you kill more troops. This is starting to feel like a vicious loop.

Successful strikes earn Ukrainian soldiers points that may be redeemed for weaponry like drones and driverless cars on Brave1, a platform known as "Amazon-for-war." The Army of Drones Bonus System, which is used by about 400 drone units, is said to have killed or injured 18,000 Russian soldiers in September, which is twice as many as the numbers from the previous year. The prizes for destroying Russian infantry were increased from six to twelve points. Drones ranging from the Kolibri 7 UAV (13,410 UAH/£243) to the MACUVA BpAK (41.5 million UAH/£751,725) can be purchased using these "e-points."

According to Mr. Fedorov, Ukraine's choice to use a points-based system for Russian casualties is only one of several attempts to become "more effective" following four years of conflict. He emphasized that if the enemy is not stopped, they will slaughter soldiers and later people, characterizing it as a routine, technical job rather than an emotional contemplation.

According to Ukrainian intelligence, he also cautioned that Russia might be creating a similar gamified system. Drones continue to be a crucial weapon for both sides. In an effort to spread fear, Russia has drastically intensified its strikes, including one of the biggest ones to date on September 7, when Kyiv was hit by 818 drones and missiles overnight.