The United States intercepted and shot down drones operated by Mexican cartels that entered US airspace near El Paso, Texas.
The incident took place last Tuesday (10th). Authorities confirmed that military forces used specialized equipment to neutralize the drones that crossed the border, according to reports from the Militarnyi portal.
Sean Duffy, the United States Secretary of Transportation, said that aviation authorities and the Pentagon acted quickly to respond to the threat. “The threat has been neutralized,” Duffy assured in a post made on his X profile.
The incident forced El Paso International Airport to temporarily suspend operations, according to USA Today. Duffy added that the situation is now under control, and civil aviation flights in the region have returned to normal.
Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico, stated that her government has “no information indicating drone activity at the border.”
“If the FAA or any US government agency has relevant information, they can inquire directly with the Government of Mexico,” Sheinbaum said, according to BBC reports.
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