MQ-9 Reaper drone attack is the latest in the campaign against groups the Trump administration calls 'narco-terrorists'

The attack is the latest in a campaign that began last year against groups that President Donald Trump's administration describes as “narco-terrorists.”

The drones sent are the MQ-9 Reaper model, which have a dual attack and surveillance function, according to six sources interviewed by the vehicle. They specialize in combined surveillance and attack missions — they have even been used during the war against Iran.