Eastern Military Zone shoots down drone at Jordanian-Syrian border

AMMAN — The Eastern Military Zone on Sunday shot down a drone that attempted to enter the Kingdom’s airspace from Syrian territory.

An official military source at the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF) said that Border Guards, in coordination with the Anti-Narcotics Department, located and transferred the drone to relevant authorities, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

Emphasising the JAF's unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation’s borders, the source underscored the JAF’s vigilance in deterring any unlawful activity, including infiltration or smuggling attempts, stressing that army personnel will remain steadfast in their dedication to preserving Jordan's national security.