The Iron Dome air defense system shot down an unmanned aircraft belonging to the Hamas terror group flying over the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, the Israel Defense Forces said, APA reports citing The Times of Israel.

According to the IDF, the drone did not enter Israeli airspace, adding that the interceptor missiles were fired at the device while it was over Gaza.

The drone “did not pose a threat to civilians in the area surrounding the Gaza Strip,” the IDF added.

Source: Azeri-Press News Agency