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In early February, the Rwanda-backed M23 militia launched a drone strike on Kisangani airport, a key military drone command center in the DRC, indicating a shift in conflict dynamics. The airport, vital for the Congolese army's drone operations, is located between Kinshasa and M23's territory.

Despite the militia's territorial gains since 2021, the Congolese army maintains aerial control with drones from China and Turkey. Foreign mercenaries are also involved in the conflict. The January 31-February 1 drone attack marked M23's first assault on Kisangani, raising questions about drone capabilities and operational strategies in the region. Security sources suggest the attackers might have infiltrated the area to execute the strike.