Mexico's army intercepts drone flying over South Korea's World Cup training camp

Mexico's military intercepted a drone that flew over South Korea's World Cup training camp, according to Israeli media outlet i24. No other details are yet available about the origin of the drone or whether it posed a threat.

A rare security incident during the World Cup: Mexico's army intercepted a drone flying over the training camp of the South Korean national team, the i24 news outlet reported on Thursday. The report did not specify the drone's size, whether it was armed, or the interception method used. No injuries or damage have been reported. There is no indication that the drone was connected to any Israeli-related security concern, though the incident highlights the heightened security environment for the tournament.

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