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Russia bans forced transfers of drone operators

Russia will prohibit the transfer of military personnel from unmanned systems units to other units without their consent.

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The Russian Ministry of Defense has announced a new regulation prohibiting the transfer of military personnel from unmanned systems units to other units without their consent. The ban is set to take effect by the end of April 2026. This move formalizes protections for drone operators, a critical and specialized component of Russia's military forces. The policy appears designed to retain skilled personnel within the rapidly expanding drone warfare sector.
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