El Salvador Deploys Armed Robotic Dogs and Troops in Haiti Stadium Raid
El Salvador forces seized Haiti's national stadium in Port-au-Prince, deploying 2,000 troops and armed robotic dogs. The operation establishes a base in gang territory following the kidnapping of four air force technicians.
El Salvador military forces have seized control of the National Sports Stadium in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, establishing a forward operating base deep within territory controlled by armed criminal gangs. The deployment follows the dispatch of over 2,000 Salvadoran troops to the impoverished and politically unstable nation after four Salvadoran Air Force technicians were kidnapped by local gangs.
During the operation at the Sylvio Cator Stadium—a site previously used by gangs to execute rivals—forces deployed advanced military technology, including armed robotic dogs. Footage released from the scene showed the robotic systems navigating corridors and climbing stairs equipped with modular IWI Arad-5 assault rifles manufactured by Israel Weapon Industries. Salvadoran troops also reported discovering several human skulls inside the compound.
Haitian and Salvadoran units executed the joint operation under a bilateral agreement, combining the efforts of the Haitian National Police, the Armed Forces of Haiti, and Salvadoran special forces. Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele announced the successful seizure on social media, stating that the newly established stadium base provides a tactical advantage for pushing deeper into gang strongholds while issuing an ultimatum for gang members to evacuate the area.
