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Ukraine says it carried out first drone airlift of wounded soldier from front line
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Ukraine's 92nd Assault Brigade has released footage of what it says is the world's first drone airlift of a wounded soldier from the front line. According to the military, a ground rescue was impossible because the serviceman was surrounded by landmines and there was high Russian drone activity in the area. A heavy hexacopter, piloted by a remote operator, reportedly maintained stability during the very difficult operation. BBC Verify confirmed the identity of the army personnel involved in the video and found no signs of AI generation or manipulation. The report is attributed to Ukrainian military claims and has not been independently verified beyond BBC Verify's checks on the footage's authenticity.
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The Ukrainian military has released footage of what it says is the world's first drone airlift of a wounded soldier from the front line.
The 92nd Assault Brigade said a ground rescue mission was not possible, as the wounded serviceman was surrounded by landmines and there was high Russian drone activity in the area.
It says a "heavy" hexacopter, piloted by a remote operator, was able to maintain stability during the "very difficult" operation.
BBC Verify has confirmed the identity of the army personnel involved in the video and found no signs of AI generation or manipulation.
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Ukraine Says 92nd Assault Brigade Used Hexacopter to Airlift Wounded Soldier From Front Line