Brandon Bryant, a former U.S. military drone operator, has opened up about the emotional toll of his role in remote warfare during the Afghanistan conflict. In a raw confession, he described feeling ‘disgust’ and self-loathing after carrying out drone strikes, stating: \"All I could feel was disgust. I have hate toward myself.\" 🎮💥
The Human Cost of Remote Warfare 🎮💣
Bryant’s story sheds light on the psychological burden faced by personnel in tech-driven combat roles. Unlike traditional soldiers, drone operators witness the aftermath of strikes in real-time through screens—a reality Bryant compares to ‘playing a video game with real consequences.’ His remarks reignite debates about the ethics of remote warfare and its impact on mental health.
A Growing Chorus of Voices ✊
Bryant joins other whistleblowers and veterans who’ve spoken out about ‘moral injury’ in modern military operations. Experts argue such accounts challenge the perception of drone warfare as ‘clean’ or detached, highlighting hidden human costs on both sides of the screen.
