The Air Force intercepted two drones this evening (Thursday) that were making their way towards the country's territory from the east.
The Air Force intercepted two unmanned aerial vehicles a short while ago that were making their way towards the country's territory from the east. The drones did not cross into the country's territory, no alerts were activated according to policy, and there are no casualties.
As mentioned, during the recent war, the threat of drones from the east increased against Israel. During the night, the Air Force successfully intercepted an unmanned aerial vehicle in the Red Sea area that was heading towards the country's territory. The vessel did not cross into the territory of the State of Israel.
As a reminder, last Friday, the names of two IDF soldiers who fell as a result of a UAV that came from Iraq and hit a military base in the northern Golan Heights on the night between Tuesday and Wednesday were released for publication.
In the incident, Sergeant Daniel Aviv Haim Sofer, 19, from Ashkelon, a trainee in the dedicated communications officer track in Battalion 13, Golani Brigade, and Corporal Tal Dror, 19, from Jerusalem, a communications operator in Battalion 13, Golani Brigade, were killed.
In the incident, a soldier and a reservist sergeant from Battalion 13, Golani Brigade, were also seriously injured.
The soldiers were evacuated to receive medical treatment at the hospital, and their families were informed.
