Ukrainian soldier describes world's first evacuation from a position using a heavy drone

A precedent in military practice

Konstantyn Vlasenko, a serviceman of the 30th Separate Mechanised Brigade, shared details of an unusual operation during which he was transported from a combat position using a heavy unmanned aerial vehicle. According to the soldier himself, this incident is considered unique, as it marks the first evacuation of a person by such means in the world.

He recounted his experience in an interview with journalist Yurii Butusov.

Tension during the flight

The serviceman experienced the greatest fear at the moment of flying over a water obstacle. Vlasenko recalls that at that moment he was tormented by the thought that the drone might be shot down by the enemy.

«Коли летіли над річкою, боявся, що зіб’ють і упаду у воду» (When we were flying over the river, I was afraid they would shoot us down and I would fall into the water), the soldier recalled.