Between December 24 and 25, 2024, Islamic State West Africa Province militants deployed multiple armed drones to strike Nigerian Armed Forces personnel and facilities. This marked the first documented use of armed drones by ISWAP.
Between December 2024 and January 2025, several reports of weaponized drones used by IS in Somalia and militants in the Democratic Republic of Congo have also surfaced, possibly indicating the emergence of a trend in the region, potentially driven by foreign influences.
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