We recently embedded with the Khartiia Brigade on Christmas Eve and Christmas, interviewing battle-tested soldiers in the Kharkiv region.
One drone crew came up with a creative way to lift spirits — using their Vampire drones to deliver surprise gifts to their fellow soldiers on the frontlines.
The parcels arrive tightly wrapped in layers of tape, turning the slow unwrapping into a moment of playful banter, with one soldier jokingly asking which Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle he resembled the most.
Inside they found simple comforts: bread, tea, candy and even Stollen cakes. The soldiers were particularly delighted by the cakes.
The drone crew delivered something much rarer than supplies — a genuine Christmas moment for their brothers in arms.
Here’s a short video showing the drop and unpacking:
Happy New Year’s from the team at The Arsenal!
Our regular issues resume next week.
Sincerely,
Tim Mak
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