Injured Ukrainian soldier rescued in first-ever drone evacuation mission

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 19, 2026Country: Ukraine

TechnologyWorld / International

Injured Ukrainian soldier rescued in first-ever drone evacuation mission

The Ukrainian army says it has carried out the world’s first evacuation of a wounded soldier from the front line by drone. A heavy-lift hexacopter transported the soldier to safety. The mission showcases battlefield innovation as Ukraine faces declining troop numbers and intensifying threats from Russian drones.

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