The U.S. military used a laser in southern Texas’ Rio Grande Valley to shoot down three Mexican drug cartel drones this week. The drones were described as posing a “physical threat” at the southern border.
WHO:U.S. military
WHAT:Used a laser to shoot down three Mexican drug cartel drones
WHEN:Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 5:53 AM ET
WHERE:Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA
WHY:The drones were described as posing a “physical threat” at the southern border.
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