Surface-to-air missile was launched toward IAF UAV which falls in Lebanese territory

Earlier on Sunday evening, a surface-to-air missile was launched toward an IAF UAV that was operating in Lebanese airspace. As a result, the UAV was hit and fell in Lebanese territory. The incident is under review.

IAF fighter jets struck the launch site from which the missile was fired.

"The IAF is continuing to operate in Lebanese airspace to carry out IDF missions in order to protect the state of Israel," said the IDF Spokesperson's Unit.