Ukrainian Soldier Survives Months on Frontline Before Drone Rescue Operation
Kostiantyn Vlasenko, a 49-year-old Ukrainian soldier, survived nearly 500 days on the frontline after losing his left foot in a Russian drone strike. Severely injured, he amputated his own right foot to increase his chances of survival while sheltering in a small pit beneath a destroyed school. In October, Ukrainian forces conducted a unique rescue using a heavy-lift drone that airlifted him about 15 kilometers to safety, marking a notable operation amid ongoing conflict.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (72/100). Lens Score 42/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (68–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 24 Oct, 08:53 am. Other outlets followed.
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