M23 Kamikaze Drone Strike Kills Two in North Kivu
Conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo escalated on March 30, 2026, as the M23 rebel group reportedly utilized "kamikaze drones" in strikes near Mikenke, killing two people. While local reports suggested M23 was withdrawing from several positions in North Kivu under a US-brokered peace agreement, group spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka dismissed these claims as routine tactical rotations. Simultaneously, Congolese military officials launched a new operation in Kisangani to disarm the FDLR militia, further complicating the regional security environment.
Date: March 30, 2026
Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Conflict: M23 Rebellion
Category: airstrike
Severity: MEDIUM
Casualties reported: 2
Source: Clash Report