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IDF shoots down Gaza drone that breached Israeli airspace

Drone spotted by Israeli radar systems as it was flying over the border in northern Gaza was tracked until it was later downed by air defense systems. IDF retrieves pieces, is investigating drone's point of origin and what it had been carrying.

by  Israel Hayom Staff
Published on  07-08-2019 12:24
Last modified: 07-08-2019 14:05
IDF shoots down Gaza drone that breached Israeli airspaceReuters

drones will be fitted with a loudspeaker through which officers will encourage people to wear masks | Illustration: Reuters

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IDF forces on Monday shot down a Gaza drone that breached Israeli airspace, the military said in a statement.

"Israeli troops spotted the drone entering from the Gaza Strip. The drone was shot down by IDF soldiers and it has been sent for investigation," the statement said.

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According to available details, the drone was spotted by  Israeli radar systems as it was flying over the border in northern Gaza and then flying over Kibbutz Zikim.

Once it was intercepted by one of the IDF's air defense systems, the pieces were taken in for further inspection, to determine its point of origin and what it had been carrying.

Hamas has sent drones into Israel in the past. The terrorist group that controls Gaza has stated that it has been working on upgrading its UAV capabilities for use in both offensive operations and for intelligence-gathering missions.

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