Robert Brovdi, known by his code name "Madyar" or "the Hungarian," is a commander in the Ukrainian army's unmanned drone unit, considered one of the deadliest forces in the war. He has been offered a $20 million reward by Russia for his capture, according to reports. Brovdi, a member of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine's Transcarpathian region, was not originally destined for a military career but transitioned from a business career in the international grain trade to become a leading figure in the conflict. He committed to the cause a few weeks before the Russian invasion in February 2022. Brovdi's unit, known as the "Birds of Madyar," was integrated into the Ukrainian armed forces in 2024. He was made a "hero" of Ukraine by President Volodomyr Zelensky in 2025. His unit is conducting operations such as Crimea, targeting enemy infrastructure deep in Russia. According to Brovdi, his unit kills a third of Russian soldiers while representing only 2.5% of Ukrainian troops. Brovdi is known for his videos on YouTube and social media, where he comments on the actions of his drones with background music. He has stated that he does not kill Russians but "vermin," and his videos aim to deter potential recruits for Putin. A survey by the International Sociology Institute in Kiev, cited by TF1 Info, indicated that 70% of Ukrainians surveyed trust him. Brovdi was condemned by Russia to life imprisonment in March, according to the newspaper Le Monde, which met with him in July. He does not speak Russian and has no family beyond the border.