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Ukrainian Soldier Amputates Own Foot, Rescued by Drone After Months in Pit
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What Happened?
Kostiantyn Vlasenko, a Ukrainian soldier, spent nearly 500 days on the frontlines, including months in a pit. He amputated his own foot to survive before being rescued by a drone.
Key points
- Vlasenko, 49, was trapped in a pit beneath a destroyed school for months.
- He lost his left foot in a Russian drone attack in February.
- After self-amputating his right foot, he was rescued on October 4.
- The rescue involved a heavy-lift drone, marking a first in the war.
- Vlasenko's ordeal lasted 491 days on the frontlines.
Key insights
- The use of drones for rescue operations could change military tactics.
- Vlasenko's experience underscores the dangers faced by soldiers on the frontlines.
- The innovative rescue method may inspire future military operations.
Why it matters
This story highlights the extreme lengths soldiers go to survive in war.
Entities
Kostiantyn Vlasenko· PersonUkraine· CountryKharkiv· City30th Mechanized Brigade· OrganizationGurzuf Defence· Company
Source
India Today
