Ukrainian Forces Complete Sixth Casualty Evacuation Using StarGate Drone
The StarGate aerial drone has been used for the sixth time to rescue a wounded soldier from the front line after ground routes proved too dangerous.
By Amit Ricci ·
The Ukrainian military has completed its sixth casualty evacuation operation utilizing the StarGate aerial drone. The recent mission involved a wounded serviceman who was unable to walk independently and required assistance from a fellow soldier to reach the unmanned vehicle.
The operation was executed by troops from the 475th Separate Assault Regiment, a unit also known by the code name Code 9.2. The individual rescued was identified as Serhii, who sustained injuries to his arm and leg following a strike by a Russian first-person view drone.
SkyFall, the manufacturer of the StarGate platform, provided details to Ukrainska Pravda regarding the incident. The company explained that because the soldier could not move under his own power, the decision was made to transport him using the aerial unmanned aircraft system.
According to the drone maker, extracting the casualty via the ground was not a viable option. The difficult terrain, combined with the presence of minefields, active shelling, and systematic attacks from Russian forces, made a traditional ground evacuation impossible.
Video footage provided by SkyFall captures the moment a comrade dragged Serhii across the ground toward the waiting evacuation drone. The serviceman was successfully transported to a medical stabilization point where he is currently receiving treatment.
This incident marks the sixth instance in which a StarGate drone has been used to evacuate a Ukrainian soldier from the battlefield. The platform is a specialized unmanned system designed specifically for casualty evacuation, or casevac, missions.
The drone was developed by SkyFall at the request of the military to address the need for faster and safer extraction methods in combat zones. The system is engineered to handle significant weight and speed, allowing it to operate in environments where other vehicles might be vulnerable.
Technical specifications for the StarGate indicate that it can carry a payload of up to 150 kilograms. The drone is capable of reaching speeds of up to 105 kilometers per hour, which helps in minimizing the time a casualty is exposed to enemy fire.
The evacuation module of the drone is constructed based on certified medical stretchers, ensuring that injured personnel are secured and supported during transport. This design aims to provide a stable environment for the wounded while the aircraft moves them to safety.
This latest rescue follows a similar mission reported earlier in November 2026. At that time, soldiers from the same regiment used a StarGate drone to evacuate a third wounded soldier by air, highlighting the growing role of this technology in frontline operations.
