Russia Offers $20 Million Bounty for Ukrainian Drone Commander Madyar

Russia has offered a $20 million bounty through post-Soviet criminal networks for information leading to the whereabouts of Robert Madyar Brovdi, commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, the Wall Street Journal reported. The reward was announced through intermediaries linked to organized crime networks across former Soviet states. Madyar rose to prominence as a pioneer of drone warfare tactics in Ukraine's conflict. His forces have been credited with multiple successful operations using UAVs against Russian military targets. The large bounty reflects the significant impact his unit has had on the battlefield. Ukrainian security officials have not commented publicly on the report. The announcement signals Russia's acknowledgment of the growing effectiveness of Ukrainian drone warfare and the threat posed by Madyar's command.