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US military uses laser to down three Mexican cartel drones near the border
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First seen: Aug 28, 2026, 2:17 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 28, 2026, 6:17 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
The US military reportedly used a laser to destroy three drones associated with a Mexican cartel near the US-Mexico border.
SO WHAT?
The incident highlights an emerging cross-border security threat and direct military involvement.
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edition.cnn.comen
US military uses laser to down three Mexican cartel drones near border
Aug 28, 2026, 6:17 AM UTC
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cbsnews.comen
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wsau.comen
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thehindu.comen
U.S. military uses laser to down three Mexican cartel drones near border
Aug 28, 2026, 4:17 AM UTC
jpost.comen
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jpost.comen
US military downs 3 cartel drones with laser near Texas border
Aug 28, 2026, 4:01 AM UTC
kfgo.comen
US military uses laser to down three Mexican cartel drones near border
Aug 28, 2026, 2:17 AM UTC