The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has announced the expansion of the "youth contract": the list of specialties now includes training of UAV operators for the Armed Forces, the National Guard, and the State Border Service.
Who is being recruited:
young men aged 18 to 24Structure of training:
45 days — basic training up to 60 days — specialized training 14 days — adaptation courseSocial guarantees:
a payment of 1 million UAH in three stages mortgage at 0%Previously, the "youth contract" was used only to staff assault units. The addition of the drone operator specialty is part of a new strategy for combat modernization and attracting youth to service.