Key Takeaways
- The Syrian army intercepted 9 rebel drones in northern Syria, posing a threat to civilians and military installations.
- The Syrian Ministry of Defense views shooting down rebel drones as a strategic priority to protect civilians and military installations.
- The rebels in northern Syria have intensified drone attacks against government-controlled areas, highlighting the ongoing conflict.
Damascus: The Syrian army on Tuesday intercepted nine drones launched by rebel groups in rural areas across Aleppo, Idlib, and Hama provinces in northern Syria, the Syrian Ministry of Defense said.
The Syrian Ministry of Defense considers it crucial to shoot down the drones, as they pose a threat to both civilians and military installations.
The rebels in northern Syria, particularly in the northwestern province of Idlib, have intensified drone attacks against government-controlled areas in recent months.
The deadliest one took place in early October when a drone attack killed over 80 military personnel and civilians during a graduation ceremony at a military academy in the Homs province.
