All articles tagged with #drone interception
Ukraine's ODIN has developed the 'ODIN Win_Hit', a high-speed interception drone designed to shoot down Russian/Iranian Shahed kamikaze drones, with initial deployment to the front lines and plans for scaling up as part of Ukraine's broader efforts to counter drone threats using various technologies.
The Israeli Navy intercepted a drone entering Israeli airspace from the Red Sea using the "Naval Dome" system, with the target initially detected by Israel Air Force and naval units. British security firm Ambrey reported that the drone was assessed to have been launched from Yemen, and observed unprecedented levels of Automatic Identification Systems interference off Eilat and neighboring Aqaba, Jordan, due to electronic warfare counter-measures. This interception comes amid ongoing tensions with Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen and their support for Hamas, with Eilat being a frequent target for such launches.
UK Defence Minister Grant Shapps shared video footage of UK missiles intercepting two Houthi drones in the Red Sea, with at least 28 UAVs being downed by US military, UK, and French forces to repel illegal attacks by Iranian-backed Houthis.
Russian air defense systems intercepted a drone over St. Petersburg, the first such incident in the city since the invasion of Ukraine nearly two years ago. The drone was destroyed over the Moscow region, and another was intercepted over the Leningrad region. The attack caused no injuries, but briefly grounded flights at Pulkovo International Airport. The St. Petersburg Oil Terminal was targeted, with the co-owner crediting the "lightning-speed" work of Russian air defense units for preventing a potential catastrophe. Ukrainian intelligence sources claim the drone strike was part of a special operation involving modern Ukrainian assets, with Russian military facilities in the Leningrad region now reportedly "within reach of Ukrainian forces."
Russian air defense systems intercepted a drone over St. Petersburg, the first such incident in the city since the invasion of Ukraine nearly two years ago. The drone was destroyed over the Moscow region, and another was intercepted over the Leningrad region. No injuries were reported, but flights at Pulkovo International Airport were briefly grounded. The St. Petersburg Oil Terminal was targeted in the attack, with the co-owner crediting the Russian air defense units for preventing a potential catastrophe. Ukrainian intelligence sources claim the drone strike was part of a special operation, with confirmed strikes on unidentified targets. Additionally, a drone was intercepted near Podolsk, and a thwarted rocket attack in the Belgorod region resulted in one woman being hospitalized with shrapnel wounds.
The French frigate Languedoc has intercepted and destroyed a drone from Yemen that was threatening an oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden. This is the third drone interception by Languedoc since Sunday. The frigate has been patrolling the area to contribute to maritime security and the freedom of navigation. The USS Mason escorted the affected tanker out of the threat zone, and the fire on board was brought under control with no reported injuries.