https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ap-gets-exclusive-look-at-stargate-ukraine-s-first-aerial-drone-to-evacuate-wounded-soldiersContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ap-gets-exclusive-look-at-stargate-ukraine-s-first-aerial-drone-to-evacuate-wounded-soldiershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ap-gets-exclusive-look-at-stargate-ukraine-s-first-aerial-drone-to-evacuate-wounded-soldiers#u137023Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:25:33 +0000Ukrainian defense company SkyFall is testing the StarGate drone to evacuate wounded soldiers from the front line without a crew. The aircraft uses six propellers to lift a stretcher and is currently being evaluated by a combat brigade under active combat conditions. The system is designed to carry 330 lbs over a distance of up to 9 miles, aiming to remove casualties from high-risk areas where traditional rescue methods are too dangerous.Why it mattersBattlefield medical evacuation is a critical vulnerability in high-intensity conflict. Reducing the need for human crews during initial extractio