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Conflict Incident Report

Israeli reconnaissance drones breached the Lebanese airspace

Date of incident: 
April 7, 2018
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons

Israeli reconnaissance drones breached the Lebanese airspace in the Northern region for the second day in a row, circling over the mountainous areas of Akkar, Baqa'a, Baalbek and Hermel.

The roaring sounds of the drones were heard at night and in the morning around 8:30 a.m.

This security incident was mapped according to the closest possible location.
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.