By Yang Biao, Zhang Zhikang and Tan Chaobo

A Chinese peacekeeper (R) stays on guard with a drone jamming gun. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Zhang Xuhao)

ABYEI, Oct. 26 -- The 3rd Chinese Peacekeeping Quick Reaction Force to Abyei recently completed an urgent reinforcement mission and helped a Pakistani infantry battalion in stabilizing the security situation at a local market.

At around 11:00 a.m. local time on October 19, a local market came under attack by multiple unidentified drones, causing casualties and setting shops ablaze. The Headquarters of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) ordered the 3rd Chinese Peacekeeping Quick Reaction Force to Abyei to reinforce the Pakistani infantry battalion.

Upon receiving the order, the Chinese peacekeepers rapidly dispatched task force to the scene. Upon arrival, the task force deployed counter-UAV equipment to perform continuous detection and jamming, establishing an anti-air security posture to prevent follow-on drone strikes. Meanwhile, they utilized reconnaissance drones to conduct uninterrupted surveillance over the market area to ensure the safety of friendly forces and civilians.

After the situation was stabilized, the task force transitioned to a 24-hour armed presence, continuing airspace monitoring, perimeter guarding, and defensive missions as ordered. The Chinese reinforcement task force has now successfully completed its mission and returned to camp. The UNISFA Headquarters highly commended the Chinese Peacekeeping Quick Reaction Force for its swift response and professional handling of the situation, praising the Chinese Blue Helmets for their vital role in safeguarding local lives and property and maintaining stability across the mission area.

Chinese peacekeepers are en route to reinforce friendly forces. (Photo by Gu Chong/China Military Online)

Chinese peacekeepers set up a security perimeter alongside the vehicle. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Mo Ran)

Chinese peacekeepers set up a security perimeter alongside the vehicle. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Mo Ran)