Russian children are being steered into military drone development programs through state-sponsored games and contests masked as educational opportunities, according to a recent investigation.
The initiative centers on the 2022 launch of a government-approved video game called Berloga, which rewards top players with academic perks like extra exam points, according to Kyiv Independent. Students who succeed in the game are funneled into national competitions such as Big Challenges, where they work directly with defense contractors under the watch of Russia's Defense Ministry.
