WSJ: Russia offers $20 million reward for capture of Ukrainian drone commander Robert ‘Magyar’ Brovdi
The Ukrainian military’s Unmanned Systems Forces told The Wall Street Journal that Russian authorities had offered a $20 million reward through criminal networks across the former Soviet Union for information that could help locate the force’s commander, Robert “Magyar” Brovdi.
The Ukrainian military has revealed that Russia has offered a substantial $20 million reward for information leading to the capture of their drone commander, Robert "Magyar" Brovdi. Brovdi, a native of Hungary who volunteered for the Ukrainian military after Russia's invasion, has been awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine. His drone unit, "Magyar's Birds," has been credited with causing significant casualties for Russia and achieving a 1:3 ratio of Russian to Ukrainian casualties.
Despite the threat of a $20 million bounty, Brovdi and his team have implemented enhanced security measures to evade detection. The Wall Street Journal reported on this story under strict confidentiality protocols, with the reporter using a phone in a Faraday bag to prevent tracking.
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