[53479] Ukrainian Member of Parliament: Skilled Counter-Strike gamers are highly needed by the military
[53479] Ukrainian Member of Parliament: Skilled Counter-Strike gamers are highly needed by the military
Ukrainian MP Ruslan Horenko proposes recruiting IT experts and gamers for the military, and suggests using artificial intelligence to prevent corruption in exemption procedures.
Technological expertise in the service of the military: Gamers on the front lines
Ukrainian MP Ruslan Horenko sparked a lively debate on social media after stating that the Ukrainian army urgently needs experts with skills in operating computers and advanced technological equipment. According to channels such as Труха⚡️Україна, known for its distinct pro-Ukrainian approach, Horenko claimed that "anyone who knows how to work on a laptop is currently valued in the army at the level of a lieutenant colonel."
The statement gained widespread resonance on channels such as Реальна Війна and Бавовна △, which reported that Horenko particularly emphasized the importance of Counter-Strike players, due to their operational skills and quick thinking, which are now required for operating drones and robotic ground systems. However, the UA Stream channel clarified that this refers to a growing operational need for people capable of operating modern combat systems, and not just computer games per se.
In addition to the military aspect, Horenko proposed a technological solution to the corruption problem plaguing the "Broniyuvannya" system (exemption from conscription for employment reasons). According to reports in Батальйон «Монако» and Український Наступ, the lawmaker proposed integrating artificial intelligence into the exemption granting process to reduce "human influence" and decisions subject to bribery.
Alongside the technological discussions, the Реальна Війна channel noted that Horenko also raised the possibility of introducing mandatory basic military training for men aged 18–22 who wish to leave the country.