The relations between Israel and Syria have been strained over the past time, with Tel Aviv pledging a “harsh response” to any Syrian military operations in the demilitarized zone of the Golan Heights.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have fired anti-aircraft missile at a drone approaching from the Syrian territory, having successfully intercepted the UAV, the army said.
According to the Israeli military’s statement, the Patriot launch triggered the sirens in the Golan Heights and Jordan Valley regional councils not far from the border with Syria and Jordan.
The army has not yet specified whether the UAV was downed, whom it belonged to and what task it was performing.
Israel and Syria have been at loggerheads over the disputed Golan Heights. Israel occupied the area as a result of the 1967 Six-Day War with Syria and annexed the territory in 1981. The annexation has not been recognized by the international community.
Sourse: sputniknews.com
