Israel has shot down an infiltrating Iranian drone and struck Iranian targets deep in Syria before one of its own jets was shot down. Israel has shot down an infiltrating Iranian drone and struck Iranian targets deep in Syria before one of its own jets was shot down. Israel shoots down Iranian drone and hits targets in Syria but loses jetThe engagement is Israel’s most serious yet in neighbouring Syria since fighting there began in 2011. In subsequent attacks, the Israeli military said it struck four additional Iranian positions and eight Syrian sites, causing significant damage. The capture of an Iranian drone and the targeting of Iranian sites in response, however, marked a dramatic escalation in the Israeli retaliation.

Source: Irish Independent February 10, 2018 19:41 UTC