CAIRO - 17 December 2023: Egyptian air defenses shot down an unidentified object off the coast of the popular resort town of Dahab on Saturday, December 16th. The object, which was flying at a low altitude, was detected by Egyptian air defenses and engaged with, ultimately bringing it down. The object crashed into the sea about 1.5 kilometers off the coast of Dahab. An Investigation teams are being dispatched to the site of the airborne object's interception off the coast of Dahab. The downing of an airborne object near a major tourist destination raises questions about the nature of the object, its intended target, and potential security concerns in the region.

Source: Egypt Today December 16, 2023 09:38 UTC