Israel shoots down unidentified aircraft

Israeli military intercepted an unmanned aircraft that entered Israeli airspace from Syria on Sunday night, according to a statement by the military, Report informs, citing Xinhua.

The Israeli Air Force sent helicopters and fighter jets to track the unidentified aircraft, which was crossing into Israeli territory from the direction of Syria, it added.

The aircraft was monitored and shot down in an open area, it noted, adding that it did not pose a threat.

Israeli soldiers were sent to collect the debris of the aircraft, the statement said, adding the incident is under review.