Lebanon: Hezbollah intercepts Israeli drone August 22

Event

Hezbollah claimed to have intercepted an Israeli drone on Saturday, August 22, as it entered Lebanese airspace during "operational activity". According to Hezbollah, the drone was shot down near the border town of Aita al-Shaab (Bint Jbeil district).

Further cross-border attacks are possible over the near term.

Advice

Individuals in Lebanon are advised to monitor developments to the situation and avoid the area of the incident as a precaution.