Drone racing to relax: A weekend away from the front with Ukrainian soldiers
Ukrainian soldiers participated in a weekend drone racing event to take a break from the front lines. The event, known as Wild Drones, attracted around 300 soldiers and featured various activities including drone races and a barbecue. This gathering reflects a growing subculture among soldiers, emphasizing community and relaxation amidst ongoing conflict.
- ▪The Wild Drones event took place in Truskavets, Ukraine, attracting around 300 soldiers from the eastern front.
- ▪Participants enjoyed drone races, a barbecue, and a community atmosphere while taking a break from their duties.
- ▪The event highlights a new warrior subculture emerging in Ukraine, signaling long-term militarization.
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JEDRZEJ NOWICKI FOR LE MONDE World World World War in Ukraine War in Ukraine War in Ukraine Drone racing to relax: A weekend away from the front with Ukrainian soldiers By Emmanuel Grynszpan (Truskavets, Ukraine, special correspondent) Published today at 11:16 am (Paris) 5 min read Lire en français Subscribers only Make us preferred on Google (() => { const scope = document.currentScript && document.currentScript.parentElement; const element = scope && scope.querySelector('[data-element="google-discover-button-link"][data-google-discover-ready="false"]'); const referrerType = document.documentElement.dataset.googleDiscoverReferrerType || ''; if (!(element instanceof HTMLAnchorElement) || !referrerType) { return; } element.href = referrerType === 'discover' ? element.dataset.discoverUrl :…
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