Haiti Stadium Operation: Rifle-Mounted Robot Dogs Deployed in Anti-Gang Push
Forces secure stadium
The operation at Sylvio Cator Stadium involved the Haitian National Police, the Haitian Armed Forces, the Task Force and Salvadoran Special Forces, according to Bukele. He said the joint force took control of the site and secured it.
Bukele described the operation in a post on X, in a translation from Haitian Creole. The stadium is in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Robotic dogs appear in video
Footage released by Bukele showed robotic dogs fitted with rifles, including one climbing stairs. The video suggested the machines were used as forces moved to reclaim the stadium from gang control.
Skulls found inside stadium
Bukele said the forces found several human skulls inside the stadium. The report did not provide further details about the discovery. He said authorities would set up an operational base at the site to advance into areas controlled by gangs. Bukele also said his forces had gained the advantage on the ground and warned that those who stayed to fight would face consequences.
Key points
- Haitian and Salvadoran forces said they secured Sylvio Cator Stadium in Port-au-Prince.
- Bukele released footage showing rifle-mounted robotic dogs during the operation.
- The video does not establish how the robots assisted the forces.
- Bukele said several human skulls were found inside the stadium.