IDF says its air defense systems intercepted surface-to-air missile from Lebanon

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Israeli tanks are positioned in the north of Israel near the border with Lebanon on October 15, 2023. (Jalaa MAREY / AFP)
Israeli tanks are positioned in the north of Israel near the border with Lebanon on October 15, 2023. (Jalaa MAREY / AFP)

The Israel Defense Forces says air defense systems intercepted a surface-to-air missile launched from Lebanon at an Israeli military drone.

The UAV was apparently not damaged in the attempt.

Another aircraft struck the source of the missile fire in southern Lebanon, the IDF adds.

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