# Drone operators aren't spared from the horrors of war, and they're top targets

> Ukraine's drone operators aren't necessarily more protected than other soldiers on the battlefield. Saying "they are doing their job in much safer conditions is completely wrong," an official said.

- **Source:** [Yahoo](https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/drone-operators-arent-spared-horrors-112602719.html?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3a837e57cfebb061996099)
- **Published:** 2026-06-23
- **Category:** Drones
- **Tags:** #drone
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a3a837e57cfebb061996099

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