El Salvador's military has deployed attack helicopters to fight armed gangs in Haiti.
The operation includes helicopters equipped with machine guns and systems to carry out targeted attacks. They are used to support ground units and destroy gang fortified positions.
El Salvador sent its army to Haiti as part of an international mission to support the local police. This is due to the critical situation in the country, where gangs control large parts of the capital Port-au-Prince. Haitian authorities welcomed the aid, saying the airstrikes had helped reduce gang activity in some areas. At the same time, human rights activists call for caution to avoid civilian casualties.