German Warship Downs Drone in UNIFIL Mission

A German warship, part of the UN's UNIFIL mission, successfully intercepted an unmanned aerial vehicle off Lebanon's coast. The German defense ministry confirmed the incident, initially reported by dpa news agency.

A German warship engaged in the United Nations' UNIFIL mission intercepted and brought down an unmanned flying object near the Lebanese coastline on Thursday. This development was confirmed by a spokesperson for the German defence ministry.

The incident was initially reported by the dpa news agency, highlighting the ongoing vigilance of international forces in the region.

The operation underscores the continued tensions and the critical role of peacekeeping missions in mitigating potential threats in volatile areas.

(With inputs from agencies.)