Russo-Ukraine war In February 2024, reports emerged of a "mystery drone" used by Ukrainian forces to strike targets inside the Russian city of
Belgorod, which is approximately 40km from the Ukrainian border. Further analysis of pictures of the drone's debris later revealed it was a YIHA-III.
Syrian civil war The Turkish military has utilized the YIHA drone against
High-value targets during operations in Northern Syria. In February and March 2026, YIHA-III loitering munitions were deployed against military bases of the
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan during
Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq.
Democratic Republic of the Congo Between January 21 and February 1, 2026,
Bangoka International Airport, located outside Kisangani, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was targeted by multiple loitering munitions launched by the
March 23 Movement. Debris recovered from the scene were consistent with YIHA drones. It is believed that the drones were supplied by the
Rwandan Defence Forces. The
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo: FARDC) subsquently shot down two more loitering munitions near the village of Mikenge, Nord Kivu province, on 10 March 2026 which suggested widespread usage with M23. == Operators ==