Defense News - On Saturday, the Egyptian air force successfully intercepted and downed a drone near the Sinai Peninsula, not far from the Israeli border, as reported by state-linked media. Witnesses observed a second unidentified flying object crashing further along the coast.
Yemen Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for launching multiple drones towards southern Israel. A Houthi spokesperson, communicating through the platform formerly known as Twitter, stated that the operation aimed at "sensitive" Israeli sites was part of their broader effort to compel Israel to cease what they termed "aggression" in Gaza.
According to Egyptian television channel Al-Qahera, an unidentified flying object crashed in Egyptian territorial waters near Dahab. Witnesses reported that air defenses promptly detected and engaged the flying object. Despite these efforts, the origin of the drone remains unknown, as per information from a security services source.
In recent weeks, Houthi rebels have intensified their actions in support of Gaza, targeting shipping in the Red Sea, irrespective of its destination, and causing significant disruptions to the crucial shipping route between Asia and Europe. Two global firms have announced the redirection of their vessels due to these attacks.
The Houthi rebels had previously launched drones toward southern Israel following a cross-border attack by Hamas on October 7. This event triggered a comprehensive offensive against the militant group governing Gaza. In late October, two drones caused injuries to six people in Egypt when they came down in the Sinai Peninsula.
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