Geopolitics

i thot FPV drone warfare in Ukraine would spark a wave of low-cost DIY weaponized drones spreading online, fueling a new wave of terrorism. but instead, Ukraine and Russia seem to tightly guard their drone innovations, preventing tech leaks that could benefit the other side

There has been a significant uptick of this in the cartel fighting in Mexico, both between rivals and the government, in the last year. The CJNG cartel even has a drone unit now. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/drug-cartels-more-bomb-dropping-drones-mexico-army/
https://mil.in.ua/en/news/mexican-cartel-attacks-competitors-with-drones/

The cartels post footage in the same as the Ukrainian and Russian forces too. It's heating up in Michoacán specifically.

A CJNG drone dropped an explosive device on a Knights Templars member in Michoacán.

Source: @Anzio20mmFIM92 https://t.co/oFUdH4FVUa

Geolocation:

CJNG drone attack against Caballeros Templarios positions

Río Grande, Apatzingán, Michoacán

18.9463866396, -102.448056986

Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación

Please note that the satellite imagery comes from August 2023. https://t.co/YD3qlEXx3F

halipon

The cartels post footage in the same as the Ukrainian and Russian forces too. It's heating up in Michoacán specifically. https://x.com/HALIP0N/status/1901032898544738630