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Ukraine is paying civilians up to $2,400 a month to shoot down Russian drones with whatever they can find
- Ukraine is paying civilians up to $2,400 a month to shoot down Russian drones using their own guns and cars.
- The new measure allows civilian volunteers to track and destroy Russian drone threats.
- Civilians can use their own hunting weapons and vehicles for the task.
- Lawmakers approved the initiative to strengthen Ukraine's air defense.
- Volunteers could earn up to $2,400 monthly based on their level of participation.
- Funds for this program will come from local governments' budgets.
- Payout amounts will be determined by commanders in Territorial Defense Forces units.
- Volunteers have the right to use their personal vehicles, equipment, hunting weapons, and ammunition.
- The country's anti-drone defense includes units that use car-mounted small arms against drones.
- The approved measure also aims to bring drone pilots from existing units under the defense ministry's control.
- Families of volunteers who die during service are eligible for cash payouts and pension benefits.
- Ukraine's volunteer plan was approved as Russia intensified its drone attacks on Ukrainian cities.
- The measure is set to last for up to two years or until martial law in Ukraine ends.
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