Ukraine offers cash rewards for capturing Russian soldiers and close-combat kills
The group that captures a Russian soldier shares a reward of 100,000 hryvnias (~$2,225), while each confirmed kill in small-arms or hand-to-hand combat, backed by video, brings 15,000 hryvnias (~$335).
Ukraine's military has launched a new incentive program offering cash rewards for capturing enemy soldiers, confirmed kills and specific battlefield actions. The system, established by Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 768 on June 12, aims to attract and retain troops needed to continue the conflict with Russia.
Monthly additions to soldiers' pay include 40,000 hryvnias (~$890) for storming enemy positions, 20,000 hryvnias (~$445) for retaking lost territory, and 170,000 hryvnias (~$3,785) per month for duty in high-risk zones. Additional rewards of 70,000 hryvnias (~$1,560) apply to personnel at company strongpoints.
The reforms, part of a broader military overhaul announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, also raise base pay for frontline soldiers to between 250,000 and 400,000 hryvnias (~$5,565–$8,900) per month, while rear position earnings increase to 30,000 hryvnias (~$670). Critics argue the bonuses do not address the underlying issue of low base salaries and call for more focus on improving overall remuneration for service members.
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