DRC: a drone attack carried out by AFC/M23 rebels at Pinga airport

Rebels from AFC/M23 carried out their first drone attack on Pinga's airfield in Walikale on September 28, targeting FARDC positions. The attack occurred around 9 a.m., causing panic and leading schools and workplaces to close temporarily. After a second reconnaissance drone, the FARDC soldiers fired to repel it, causing a temporary halt in local activities. The security situation remains tense in the area, with this being the first direct aerial strike on Pinga amid ongoing tensions in Walikale.