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German Warship 'Ludwigshafen am Rhein' Downs Unidentified Drone Off Lebanese Coast

Oct 17, 2024, 09:48 AM

A German warship operating as part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) brought down an unmanned flying object off the coast of Lebanon early Thursday, according to a spokesperson for the German Defense Ministry. The warship, identified as the corvette 'Ludwigshafen am Rhein,' downed the unidentified drone, which safely crashed into the water without causing any damage. The origin of the drone remains unknown.