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Watch: In a first, Ukraine drone 'evacuates' wounded soldier from frontline

In a remarkable innovation, Ukraine leveraged a heavy-lift hexacopter drone to successfully evacuate a wounded soldier from a perilous frontline area. This operation, executed in alliance with Gurzuf Defence, involved the injured soldier maintaining communication with the UAV operator throughout the extraction. While this breakthrough enhances military rescue operations, it still faces challenges concerning safety and exposure during flights, potentially transforming future evacuations in hostile environments.

20 Oct 2026 3:05 pm