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

• A 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.