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Ukrainian heavy hexacopter modified to evacuate wounded from frontline

Ukrainian forces report a frontline casualty evacuation conducted by a heavy Ukrainian-made hexacopter after ground evacuation was impossible due to mines and enemy drone presence. The unit worked with the manufacturer to modify the heavy bomber drone with technical changes to keep it stable while carrying a person, enabling aerial medevac as a logistics/tactics adaptation.

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deployment2026-10-19Ukrainian ground forces report evacuating a wounded soldier from the front line using a heavy hexacopter
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  • TG: Operatyvno ZSU · https://t.me/operativnoZSU/224027
    🔥🔥 Дронарі Сухопутних військ провели унікальну евакуацію повітряним дроном з фронту 💪💪 Військовослужбовець 30 ОМБр під час перебування