Interesting Finds on the Net

I would like people who are not interested in the Russo-Ukraining war, so never visit that thread, to be able to watch these two quite remarkable (non-violent) videos.
Those who visit that thread are fully aware of the major technological strides in robotics and AI the last years, but most people will not be, and I think few are aware of how these supply drones are used. I think more people should be aware. This has remarkable civilian use.
And ofc, the videos are emotionally very touching.

The first video is the longest, where the old woman is seen falling over repeatedly through the lens of a drone. The second video is far shorter, but has English translation.
https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/2048003436415779012

https://x.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/2048040399940338114

As for the reason of this drone and robotics development, the reason is that the front-lines in Ukraine are unlivable due to thousands of drones on each side, so evacuation and supply of military personell in front-line positions is impossible without catastrophical losses or enormous luck. So they had to develop supply drones and robots, such as this one.

Edit: This is from the town of Lyman (outside the town), as that town is now being assaulted, and her house had been destroyed by artillery or drones.
It is located here:

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I mean, it’s a good story to tell grandchildren (if he lives that long), I think
https://x.com/BrianMcDonaldIE/status/2054151613523103886

For those wondering what he’s saying:

"Basically, Sanya… I’m fcked. Looks like I’m not making it into work. It’s fcking 6am, I’m going God knows where, for f*ck’s sake.

"I’m in some wagon full of coal… a fcking coal carriage. I’m losing my mind trying to figure out where I’m even going or when I’ll arrive. This is completely fcked. I’m in absolute shock, honestly… total disaster.

"Where the fck am I? I’m in Tyumen, for fck’s sake. I don’t even know how. I’m covered in shit, half-broken up… honestly, Sanya, I’ve no clue what to do.

“But yeah… no chance I’m making it into work today.”

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