Former Drone Operator Shares Deep Regrets Over Strikes in Afghanistan
Brandon Bryant, once a drone operator for the U.S. military 🎮, is speaking out about the emotional toll of his missions in Afghanistan. After carrying out drone strikes, Bryant reveals he was overcome with intense feelings. \"All I could feel was disgust,\" he shares, confessing, \"I have hate toward myself.\" 😔
For Bryant, the reality of his actions hit hard. Controlling drones from miles away felt like a video game, but the consequences were all too real. \"It's not just pixels on a screen,\" he reflects. \"Those are real lives.\" 🕊️
His candid admissions shed light on the psychological impact of remote warfare on young soldiers. Many operators are grappling with the disconnect between their actions and the human cost. Bryant's journey from serviceman to whistleblower highlights the need for greater support and understanding for those on the front lines of modern warfare.
Bryant hopes his story will resonate with others and spark conversations about the ethics of drone warfare. \"We need to think about what we're doing,\" he urges. \"Not just for ourselves, but for the world.\" 🌍
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A former U.S. drone operator in Afghanistan admits to hating himself
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