Israel’s Iron Dome accidentally shot down an Israeli military drone when trying to intercept Hamas missiles in the Gaza strip, a representative of the Israel Defence Force (IDF) told local media.
“As part of the round of fighting in Gaza and as part of the defence of the country’s skies, an IDF skylark drone was shot down by the Iron Dome,” said an IDF spokesperson, adding that the incident is under investigation.
Skylark drones are unmanned aerial vehicles that the IDF uses for intelligence, surveillance and examination missions. The report also stated that the IDF is now worried and questioning whether the defence system is capable for long-term fighting without harming their resources.
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