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Conflict Incident Report

Israeli drone flies over Lebanon

Date of incident: 
June 28, 2015
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons

The Lebanese Armed Forces Orientation Directorate issued on Sunday the following statement:
"At 13.30 yesterday an Israeli spy drone breached Lebanese airspace, entering above Rmeish. The aircraft flew over Riyak and Baalbek el Hermel, then left at 20.25, exiting above Kfar Kila.

Primary category: 
Air Space Violation
Classification of conflict (primary): 
Border conflicts (Israeli border)
Violations, disputes and/or conflicts instigated by Israeli intrusions on Lebanese national territories, airspace, and territorial waters. While there currently is no Israeli military occupation on Lebanese soil, these events are classified as violations of Lebanese sovereignty and are indicative of the continuous tensions between Lebanon and Israel.