2025-12-26
TALKING POINTS
Haiti24 reports PNH drone strike killed dozens at gang celebration in Minoterie before Christmas
Strike continues asymmetric warfare strategy using explosive drones rather than territorial control
operations
Timing exploits gang operational pause during holiday period when members concentrated at
celebrations
Four day security pause December 23 through 26 may indicate gangs strategically absorbing
strikes before early 2026 retaliation
No evidence PNH has reclaimed and held territory where drone strikes occurred
PNH conducting strikes independently without public Kenya led force participation