UN reports 173 Israeli airspace violations over Lebanon in three days
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The United Nations recorded 173 Israeli airspace violations over Lebanon between Friday and Monday, including 51 drone incidents. A suicide drone exploded about 550 meters from a UN position after flying over its main gate, causing no casualties or damage. UNIFIL peacekeepers also reported 10 Israeli airstrikes and 668 munitions flight paths from south to north during the same period.
Key Facts
- UNIFIL recorded 173 Israeli airspace violations from Friday to Monday, mostly by drones and some by warplanes.
- A suicide drone exploded about 550 meters from a UN position after flying over its main gate, with no casualties or damage reported.
- UNIFIL detected 51 drone activity cases near UN operations, including those operating close to UN positions.
- The Israeli military conducted 10 airstrikes and fired munitions along 668 flight paths from south to north during the same period.
- UNIFIL personnel were prevented by Israeli soldiers from reporting these developments.
Airspace Violations
UNIFIL peacekeepers observed significant Israeli ground and air activities in the area of operations from Friday to Monday. They recorded 173 airspace violations, most of which were caused by drones and some by warplanes. UNIFIL also detected 51 drone activity cases near UN operations, including those operating close to UN positions. A suicide drone flew over the main gate of a UN position and exploded about 550 meters away, causing no casualties or damage.
Israeli Military Activity
Between Friday and Monday, the Israeli military conducted 10 airstrikes in the UNIFIL area of operations. UNIFIL identified 668 flight paths of munitions fired from south to north by Israel during the same period. The Israeli army continued to carry out destruction and infrastructure damage in the UNIFIL operational area. UNIFIL personnel were prevented by Israeli soldiers from reporting these developments.
UN Response
UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric stated that peacekeepers are there to support peace and protect civilians as authorized by the Security Council. Dujarric said they must be allowed to carry out their duties safely.
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UN reports 173 Israeli airspace violations over Lebanon in three days
