El Salvador-backed air assault destroys Haiti gang headquarters amid search for missing troops
Helicopters struck Haiti gang compound, dozens fled and President Bukele touted the assault amid a search for four missing Salvadoran personnel.
TL;DR
- El Salvador's military participated in an air assault against the headquarters of the 400 Mawozo gang in Haiti.
- The operation targeted gang strongholds near Port-au-Prince, supported by Haitian police and troops.
- The assault is part of El Salvador's efforts following the abduction of four Salvadoran UN mission members on October 18.
- President Nayib Bukele praised the operation, stating his forces would 'finish' Haitian gang leaders.
- Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé thanked President Bukele for his support in fighting gang activity.