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Drone Assault Targets Congo Airport Amid Rising AFC/M23 Threat

2/3/2026

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Eight explosive-laden drones targeted Bangoka International Airport in Kisangani, Congo, over the weekend, with authorities blaming AFC/M23 and Rwanda.
If confirmed, the attack would mark AFC/M23's furthest west strike in its offensive against the Kinshasa government, amid ongoing fighting in eastern Congo, where AFC/M23 has gained significant territory since 2022.
The drones, described as kamikaze with non-conventional munitions, were shot down before causing damage or casualties.

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Eight explosive-laden drones targeted Bangoka International Airport in Kisangani, Congo, over the weekend, with authorities blaming AFC/M23 and Rwanda.
If confirmed, the attack would mark AFC/M23's furthest west strike in its offensive against the Kinshasa government, amid ongoing fighting in eastern Congo, where AFC/M23 has gained significant territory since 2022.
The drones, described as kamikaze with non-conventional munitions, were shot down before causing damage or casualties.