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Ukraine drone evacuates wounded soldier
Ukraine uses drone to airlift wounded soldier in world-first battlefield operation.
In brief
Ukraine uses drone to airlift wounded soldier in world-first battlefield operation. Ukraine evacuated a wounded soldier from the front line using an aerial drone in a world-first operation described by its 92nd Separate Assault Brigade as the first time such a mission was conducted. Originally reported by France24.
Ukraine evacuates soldier via drone
Ukraine has rescued a wounded soldier from the front line using an aerial drone, a Ukrainian army brigade said on Monday, describing the evacuation as the first of its kind.
“The operation was successful, the wounded person was saved! He is now undergoing treatment and rehabilitation, and his life is no longer in danger”
Drone operation details
The drone lowered itself to the ground, where a man in combat gear fastened himself to a winch onboard and was lifted upwards.
Drone unit's statement
The drone unit of Ukraine's 92nd Separate Assault Brigade said on Facebook that the wounded person was saved and now undergoing treatment and rehabilitation.
“The operation was successful, the wounded person was saved! He is now undergoing treatment and rehabilitation, and his life is no longer in danger”
Manufacturer's statement
Gurzuf Defence stated the man had spent almost a year and a half in a dangerous combat position and could not be rescued by conventional means.
Drone type and purpose
The Ayudag-6 hexacopter brought the wounded man to a safer position where comrades arranged for his onward evacuation to a hospital.
The bottom line
Ukraine evacuated a wounded soldier from the front line using an aerial drone in a world-first operation described by its 92nd Separate Assault Brigade as the first time such a mission was conducted.
