Event Brief
US military downs three cartel drones with laser near border
By The BriefBrief · Sources (11)
Filed: Sep 01, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Summary: The U.S. military used a laser in southern Texas’ Rio Grande Valley to shoot down three Mexican drug cartel drones this week near the U.S.-Mexico border. The incident involved the destruction of the drones during operations in the area.
WHO: U.S. military
WHAT: Used a laser to shoot down three Mexican drug cartel drones near the U.S.-Mexico border
WHEN: Aug 28, 2026 at 9:15 AM ET
WHERE: Rio Grande Valley, southern Texas (near the U.S.-Mexico border)
WHY: Part of ongoing military operations.
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