New Weapons Used by Al-Qaeda and ISIS in West Africa

Military Africa reported that in February, the JNIM group utilized first-person view (FPV) drones to conduct attacks in Djibo, Burkina Faso. These drones provided live feeds for the pilots, who dropped improvised explosive devices made from plastic bottles on military positions. This tactic highlights the increasing use of advanced technology in asymmetric warfare by militant groups in the region. The incident underscores the evolving nature of conflict in West Africa.

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