Event Brief
US military shoots down three cartel drones near border
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Aug 28, 2026 at 12:07 AM ET
Summary: 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: 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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