UAV

UAV event in Western Sahara on Fri 5th June 2026

5th June 2026

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On the morning of 5 June 2026, the Moroccan occupying forces attacked a group of Sahrawi civilians using uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) and long-range artillery. The attack took place in the region of Gleibat El-Foula in Western Sahara and resulted in the complete destruction of civilian vehicles and severe material damage. The investigation team of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) visited the site and investigated the attack.

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