Syria: Two Israeli Reconnaissance Drones Shot Down Over Damascus

Syrian military sources said that they shot down two Israeli reconnaissance drones West of Damascus.

News ID: 71553

Date: 03 August 2018 - 13:19

TEHRAN (Defapress)- The Syrian Army's air defense systems reportedly engaged multiple targets, possibly hostile warplanes or projectiles.

According to Syrian activist Wael al-Russi, three missiles and one Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, or drone, were downed by Syria's air defenses. Two of the missiles were apparently thwarted in South of the city and another in the Northwest. The drone was shot down West of the city, according to the activist. Syrian Journalist Kevork Almassian said his military sources confirmed an "enemy target" was intercepted to the West.

Syrian state media outlet SANA has confirmed the downing of an "enemy" target in Western Damascus. They outlet has apparently posted footage of the country's air defense systems at work.

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