Published October 17,2024
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A German warship shot down a drone off the coast of Lebanon, navy sources stated on Thursday.
The German corvette Ludwigshafen am Rhein, which was deployed as a part of the UN’s peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, shot down the unidentified aerial car at 7:00 a.m. native time (0400GMT).
A navy spokesperson instructed German press company DPA that an unmanned aerial car was introduced down in a managed method utilizing a protection system.
The drone was in shut proximity to the ship when the ship’s air protection system was activated, in accordance with the navy sources. The drone fragments have been picked up by consultants for examination.
The United Nations peacekeeping mission UNIFIL‘s most important job is to watch the cease-fire established following the 2006 Lebanon War. The mission additionally aids the Lebanese authorities in securing maritime borders and stopping arms smuggling by sea.
Germany at present contributes roughly 100 personnel to UNIFIL. About 60 crew members serve aboard the corvette Ludwigshafen am Rhein, whereas a further 40 troopers are stationed on the UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura.
Source: www.anews.com.tr