Israeli army says one of its drones downed over Iran
The Hindu
Israeli drone shot down in Iran, no injuries or information breach, Israeli air force maintains air superiority over Tehran.
The Israeli military said on Wednesday (June 18, 2025) that one of its drones had been downed while operating over Iran, the first such loss it has acknowledged since the start of hostilities last week.
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An army statement said the drone had gone down in Iran after being hit by a surface-to-air missile. "No injuries were reported and there is no risk of an information breach," it added.
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