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First Time in History: Wounded Soldier Evacuated by Drone

In an unprecedented military milestone, a heavy remote-controlled drone has successfully extracted a wounded soldier from an active combat zone on the Ukrainian front lines. This remarkable deployment marks the first recorded instance of uncrewed aerial vehicle medical evacuation in actual warfare. The deployment highlights the rapidly expanding role of autonomous and remote systems in modern military operations, particularly in hazardous frontline environments where traditional rescue methods pose extreme risks to personnel.