The IDF announced Monday that its air defense forces intercepted two unmanned aerial vehicles identified near the Jordan border. The military emphasized that the drones were downed before crossing into Israeli territory and that no alerts were activated. The launch source is under investigation. The interception was carried out using a fighter jet and electronic warfare means.
The IDF confirmed Monday morning that its air defense forces intercepted two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) identified near the Jordan border. In a series of statements between 11:02 and 11:26, the military clarified that the drones were shot down before crossing into Israeli territory, using a fighter jet and electronic warfare measures. The launch source remains under investigation, and no civilian alerts were activated, as the drones did not pose a threat to the population.
As The Zioneer reported earlier today, the IDF initially reported the interception at 11:02, with subsequent updates providing details on the method and confirming no border breach. The incident is the latest in a pattern of drone activity along the Jordanian frontier, which has seen multiple interceptions in recent months, including a previous incident near the Dead Sea reported by Army Radio earlier Monday.
Investigators are working to determine the origin of the UAVs. The IDF has not stated whether the drones were launched from within Jordan or from farther afield. No further details on the type of drones or the specific air defense systems involved were immediately available.
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