Feb 3 (Reuters) - The leader of the AFC/M23 rebel movement in Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting the airport in the strategic northeastern city of Kisangani,

The first phase of the Pentagon's drone competition, Gauntlet, begins later this month. US drone operators will fly and test the systems.

A civilian was injured as a result of an attack by drones of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) on the Rostov region. The air defense forces destroyed UAVs in several cities of the region, but falling debris caused damage and injury to a person.

Police in NATO countries face demands for technology and training to stop hybrid drone attacks on airports and drones used for smuggling by organized criminal groups.

The Congo River Alliance (AFC), a rebel coalition group that includes M23 rebels, claimed responsibility on Wednesday for last week’s attack on Kisangani Bangoka International Airport in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

The leader of the AFC/M23 rebel movement in Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting the airport serving the strategic northeastern city of Kisangani, describing it as a warning to the government.

As drone threats grow worldwide, a newly released Pentagon guide outlines low-tech defensive concepts designed to protect critical U.S. sites.