Drone rescue: A Ukrainian soldier's survival story
A Ukrainian soldier who lost both feet and spent 491 days in a war zone was rescued by a giant drone sent by his unit. The 15 km flight to safety marked the first known rescue of its kind in the conflict. His survival offers hope to others in similar situations.
Ukrainian soldier Kostiantyn Vlasenko spent 491 days trapped in the drone-filled 'kill zone,' and months hiding in a hole when he lost both feet after a Russian attack. Reuters correspondent Max Hunder explains how just when he had given up hope, his unit sent a giant drone to carry him 15 km to saf…
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