September 21, 2024

Army thwarts drone infiltration attempt into Jordan


The Southern Military Zone officers thwarted on Tuesday, within the zone’s jurisdictions, an infiltration attempt by a drone that tried to cross into Jordanian territory, an official source at the General Command of the Jordan Armed Forces (JAF) said.

According to the source, border guard personnel in the Southern Military Zone identified a drone attempting to breach the Jordanian border, which was dealt with according to the rules of engagement and shot down inside Jordanian territory.

The source emphasized that JAF confronts border threats head-on and fights any efforts to undermine national security, create instability, or intimidate citizens.

Source: Jordan News Agency