Israeli Drone Carrying a Hand Grenade Falls
The LAF Command – Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement:
In light of the continued assaults and violations of national sovereignty by the Israeli enemy, on July 26, 2025, a drone from the Israeli enemy fell on the outskirts of Mays Al Jabal in Marjaeyoun area, carrying a hand grenade. A LAF patrol secured the area around the crash site, detonated the hand grenade, and transported the drone to the relevant unit for inspection and necessary action.
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