Ukraine says it carried out first drone airlift of wounded soldier from front line
The serviceman was surrounded by landmines and enemy drones so a ground rescue was not possible, Ukraine's military says.
According to BBC News, the serviceman was surrounded by landmines and enemy drones so a ground rescue was not possible, Ukraine's military says.
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