The military said the drones posed "a physical threat" to US military and US Customs and Border Protection personnel. The U.S. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The military said the drones posed "a physical threat" to US military and US Customs and Border Protection personnel.S1

• The U.S. military this week used a laser to shoot down three drones along the U.S.-Mexico border that were allegedly operated by drug cartels, the Pentagon said.S2

• The military did not give the precise ‌location of the strikes nor make clear whether it took place over U.S. or Mexican territoryS3