{"id":1385339,"date":"2026-06-10T14:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T11:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uatv.ua\/?p=1385339"},"modified":"2026-06-09T11:03:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T08:03:57","slug":"occupiers-intensify-recruitment-of-local-residents-into-uav-units-in-occupied-zaporizhzhia-region-center-for-national-resistance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uatv.ua\/en\/occupiers-intensify-recruitment-of-local-residents-into-uav-units-in-occupied-zaporizhzhia-region-center-for-national-resistance\/","title":{"rendered":"Occupiers intensify recruitment of local residents into UAV units in occupied Zaporizhzhia region \u2014 Center for National Resistance"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Russian National Guard (Rosgvardia) is actively recruiting residents of temporarily occupied areas of the Zaporizhzhia region into Russian military formations, with a particular focus on expanding drone warfare units.<\/p>\n

According to UATV English<\/a>, the Center for National Resistance reported this on\u00a0Telegram<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“In the temporarily occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia region, Rosgvardia has intensified its campaign to recruit local residents into its units. According to the Center for National Resistance, the occupiers are placing special emphasis on recruiting people into UAV units, promising high salaries, benefits, and a ‘stable future’,” the statement said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

To “encourage” potential recruits, occupation administrations are increasing economic pressure on the local population. Due to delayed wage payments and a shortage of jobs, many people face a choice between remaining without a means of livelihood or agreeing to serve in Russian security structures. They are promised high salaries, social benefits, and career opportunities in UAV units.<\/p>\n

Recruiters, however, prefer not to mention that after signing a contract, individuals may later be transferred to combat and assault units.<\/p>\n

As previously reported, the\u00a0occupiers owe workers\u00a0in the temporarily occupied territories hundreds of millions of rubles in unpaid wages.<\/p>\n

Read also:<\/strong> Stubb Lists Seven Indicators Showing Ukraine\u2019s Advantage on the Battlefield<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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