Wounded Ukrainian Soldier Airlifted by Heavy Drone in World’s First
The Ukrainian military evacuated a wounded infantryman from his position using a heavy hexacopter, in an operation involving multiple brigades and the drone’s manufacturer. A brigade involved said ground robots could not be used because of heavy Russian drone activity and mined routes, with the wounded soldier now receiving medical care after his rescue.
Ukraine's 92nd Assault Brigade has successfully executed what it calls the world's first aerial evacuation of a wounded soldier from the front line, a historic event for their unit. The operation involved using a heavy drone to fly the soldier out of the "kill zone," a belt of tens of kilometers along the front line where Russian FPV drones pose a threat.
As the ground rescue attempts using robotic systems proved impossible due to mines and drones, the 92nd Assault Brigade turned to an aerial lift as their last resort. A heavy hexacopter from Ukrainian manufacturer Gurzuf Defence was employed for the mission, piloted by an operator from the 30th Mechanized Brigade. The rescued soldier is now receiving treatment and care, with his life no longer in danger.
This unprecedented operation marks a significant milestone in military medical evacuation techniques, as the aerial lift had never been attempted before.
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