Drone strikes hit Kisangani airport and eastern DRC

Source:Africanews

02 — Who / Subject

Congolese government forces, M23 rebel movement

03 — Where / Locus

Kisangani, North Kivu, DRC

04 — When / Temporality

May 25, 2026

Verified: May 25, 2026

05 — Why / Core Summary

"Multiple explosions reported at Bangboka airport in Kisangani. Ongoing conflict between government forces and M23 rebels involves increased drone usage. International contact group condemns rising civilian casualties."

Conflict Analysis

The situation in eastern DRC is deteriorating with the proliferation of drone warfare by both state and non-state actors, complicating the April ceasefire.

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