The Pentagon confirmed the accidental shooting down of a Customs and Border Protection drone over Texas using a laser system, leading to significant airspace restrictions in the region. Lawmakers expressed concerns over the incident, labeling it as an example of incompetence within the Department of Defense. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has subsequently closed airspace near Fort Hancock and El Paso due to the recent military actions, which have sparked intense scrutiny regarding the operational protocols of the military and its use of anti-drone technology.