# Ukraine drone evacuates wounded soldier

> Ukraine uses drone to airlift wounded soldier in world-first battlefield operation.
- Title: Ukraine drone evacuates wounded soldier · France24 | Shortify
- Summary: Ukraine uses drone to airlift wounded soldier in world-first battlefield operation. Ukraine evacuated a wounded soldier from the front line using an aerial…
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- Source: France24 — https://france24.com/en/europe/20261019-ukraine-deploys-drone-airlift-wounded-soldier-world-first-operation
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.