Iran claims to have shot down a U.S.-made "Lukas" drone.
Source: Global Times
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On April 5 local time, the Iranian Army's Public Relations Department issued a statement saying that the Army's air defense forces shot down a U.S.-made "LUCAS" drone near the Iranian oil export hub of Khark Island.
The statement noted that since the beginning of this round of conflict, the Iranian military has shot down a total of 163 U.S. and Israeli drones, including the one shot down this time. (CCTV reporters Li Jiannan and Zhao Yuanfang)
Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Defensive Action
SALUTE Report
Size
1 drone
Activity
Iranian air defense forces shot down a U.S.-made 'LUCAS' drone
Location
Hark Island
Unit
Iranian Army Air Defense Forces
Time
April 5
Equipment
LUCAS drone
Summary
On April 5, Iranian air defense forces shot down a U.S.-made 'LUCAS' drone near Hark Island, a significant oil export hub. This incident is part of a broader pattern, with Iran claiming to have downed a total of 163 U.S. and Israeli drones since the onset of the current conflict.
Key Facts
- Iranian air defense forces shot down a U.S.-made 'LUCAS' drone on April 5.
- This incident occurred near Hark Island, a key oil export hub in Iran.
- Since the beginning of the current conflict, Iran has reportedly shot down a total of 163 U.S. and Israeli drones.