Israel downs drone from Syria over occupied Golan Heights

Drone from Syria downed amid mounting tension on the UN-patrolled armistice line

Last updated: September 15, 2018 | 19:09

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Occupied Jerusalem: Israel downed a drone over the occupied Golan Heights on Sunday, the army said, amid mounting tension on the UN-patrolled armistice line with Syria on the strategic plateau.

Air defences "successfully intercepted an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that breached Israel airspace above the border with Syria," an army statement said.

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Israel downs drone from Syria over occupied Golan Heights

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