Israel used the US Patriot missile defence system to destroy a drone near the border with Lebanon

On 8 October 2023, Israel was attacked by rockets and mines launched from Lebanon. In addition, a Patriot missile defence system was triggered near the border.

Here's What We Know

Israeli media said the US Patriot surface-to-air missile defence system was operational in the north of the country. It was used to intercept a drone that violated Israeli airspace.

Which particular drone was destroyed has not been specified at the moment. The published video shows the moment the missile interceptor hit its target followed by an explosion in the sky.

Source: @yigal_levin