Israeli aircraft shoot down Iranian drone over southern Syria

2026-03-13 - 09:23

An Iranian unmanned aerial vehicle was shot down over southern Syria on Friday after being intercepted by Israeli aircraft, according to Syrian state media. The drone was destroyed east of Inkhil in Daraa Governorate, though authorities released no additional details regarding the incident. Recent pattern of aerial engagements Similar incidents have occurred repeatedly in recent days across southern Syria, particularly in Daraa and Quneitra provinces. Debris from intercepted missiles and drones has fallen in populated areas, raising concerns among civilians as the conflict between Iran and US-Israeli forces spills onto Syrian territory. The ongoing aerial exchanges threaten to further destabilize a region already devastated by years of civil war. Conflict continues to expand The downing of the Iranian drone comes amid intensified hostilities since Israel and the US launched joint attacks on Iran on Feb. 28. The offensive has killed more than 1,200 people, including former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and triggered Iranian retaliation with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets. With no end in sight to the conflict, Syria has become another theater in the expanding war, raising fears of broader regional conflagration. S