Military shoots down Customs and Border Protection drone with a laser
An incident occurred near the US-Mexico border in Texas. A drone was brought down by a laser system used by the US military. The drone belonged to Customs and Border Protection, according to reports.
The Federal Aviation Administration closed airspace around Fort Hancock due to the incident. This closure was put in place for security reasons. Further information about the incident is available from the source, including details about the location and the circumstances surrounding the event.
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