US military shoots down three cartel drones near border
By The BriefBrief
The US military used a laser to shoot down three Mexican cartel drones near the US border, officials said. Officials said the drones posed a physical threat to US military and US Customs and Border Protection personnel.
WHO:US military officials
WHAT:Used a laser to shoot down three Mexican cartel drones near the US border
WHEN:Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 12:34 AM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The drones posed a physical threat to US military and US Customs and Border Protection personnel.
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