A Russian drone unit is recruiting members of the Kremlin elite so they can 'sidestep' military service on the front, UK intel says

Ayhan Altun/Getty ImagesA military unit called "Bars Kaskad" is recruiting Russia's elite, the UK Ministry of Defence said.The unit is mostly involved in drone operations far from the front lines in Ukraine.It likely allows recruits to "sidestep" usual service requirements "with guaranteed safety," said the MoD.A special Russian military unit is recruiting Russian elites, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.According to the department, the unit, calle