Israeli drone crashes in Lebanon due to 'malfunction'

 

by IANS |

Jerusalem, May 27 (IANS) An Israeli military drone crashed in Lebanon due to "malfunction", the Jewish state's military said .

"A few days ago, during a routine operation, an unmanned Skylark aircraft crashed due to a technical malfunction," the military said on a social media post, without elaborating on the details, Xinhua news agency.

"The aircraft was recently located in Lebanese territory," it said, adding that no information from the drone was leaked.

Israel frequently operates drones in Lebanon to collect information about Hezbollah, an Iran-backed Shiae organisation.

Israel and Hezbollah fought a deadly war in 2006 that ended with a fragile truce.

Latest News
Zelensky, Trump signal near deal on ending Ukraine war Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 12:52 PM
S. Korea's annual exports surpass $700 billion for 1st time Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 12:47 PM
Trade pact with Australia anchors India’s economic engagement in Indo-Pacific: Piyush Goyal Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 12:40 PM
iPhone 16 becomes highest selling phone in India Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 12:31 PM
Australian PM announces terms for review into Bondi Beach attack Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 12:28 PM