Is it wrong to make war a game? By giving points and rewards for successful drone strikes against the enemy, Ukraine has re-energised its army and improved its chances of victory.
Ukraine’s soldiers compete for kills
War games: Ukraine is applying "gamification" to its war effort, rewarding drone units with points for successful actions against the enemy, in a bid to increase motivation and tactical success. Glossary
Warfare - The activity of fighting a war, including the methods and weapons used.
Drone - A small flying machine.
Prisoner exchange - An agreement between opposing sides in a conflict to swap captured people or soldiers.
Kamikaze - A sudden violent attack on an enemy — often one in which the attackers know they will be killed. Named after a Japanese military unit that carried out suicide attacks during World War Two.
Reconnaissance - Exploring an area to gather information, often about an enemy or a location's characteristics, without direct contact.
