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Ukraine says it carried out first drone airlift of wounded soldier from front line

Ukraine says it carried out first drone airlift of wounded soldier from front line

Also reported by Newsweek

Summary

Ukraine's military said it successfully used a drone to airlift a wounded soldier from a dangerous front-line area. The rescue was done because a ground mission was too risky due to landmines and enemy drones nearby.

Key Facts

  • The Ukrainian 92nd Assault Brigade conducted the drone airlift.
  • A ground rescue was impossible due to surrounding landmines and high Russian drone activity.
  • The drone used was a heavy hexacopter, controlled remotely.
  • The operation was described as very difficult but stable.
  • BBC Verify confirmed the identity of the soldier in the video and found no signs of video manipulation or AI involvement.
  • This is reportedly the world's first drone airlift of a wounded soldier from a combat zone.
  • The footage was released by the Ukrainian military.
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