A unit for VIPs operate in the Russian army. After a short service, they get privileges

A unit for VIPs “Kaskada” operates in the Russian army – wrote the American New York Times. Russian officials join the Drone Brigade for short service, then return to work, promotions and privileges associated with the status of a war veteran.

The unit led by the Russian deputy Dmitry Sablin operates on a part of Ukraine occupied by Russia. Privin Russian military bloggers assess that the service in “Cascade” is a lucrative offer for representatives of authorities, thanks to which they can count on career development – we read.

Analysts emphasize that The service is short -lived and carries a rather low risk, because the drone brigade is stationed away from the front line.

As “NYT” pointed out, officials usually perform service in the unit for 3-8 months, take many photos with rifles and return to their work in Russia, greeted like heroes.

Last year, the British Ministry of Defense wrote about the unit. According to him, the service in “Cascade” It allows representatives of the Russian elite to bypass the statutory requirements for military service in Russia. The impact to the unit also ensures safety and potentially favors the Kremlin's reasons.

According to information provided by one of the leaders of the ruling party, one Russia Andrei Turczak, the service of the Russian army in the war against Ukraine has so far been held by over 270 pro -regional representatives of regional authorities and 200 members of the youth of one Russia. At least six members of the parliament, several dozen prokremlian youth activists and one cosmonaut were served in “Cascade”.

According to the Conflict Intelligence Team, which analyzes the actions of the Russian army, the conditions of service in “Cascade” are much better and safer compared to other units. The reconnaissance forces usually station several dozen kilometers from the front line and are beyond the reach of short -range artillery. Officers and soldiers can be accommodated in apartments or hotels.

It is not known how many members of the brigade were killed during the war. Last year, “Kaskada” unveiled a monument in Moscow commemorating her soldiers killed in Ukraine. There were 18 names on the list (PAP)

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