Mexico City, Sept 4, 2026 (AFP) - US says shot down 300 cartel drones on Mexico border

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2026-09-05

The United States said Friday it had shot down over 300 drones operated by cartels along the Mexican border since the start of 2026. The US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) -- which covers the United States and neighboring countries -- linked the drones to the drug trade, without naming any specific group. It said it shot down 100 drones in August alone but did not say on which side of the border. The US military said the devices were used by "tran......

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