File image.
On May 27, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) shot down a drone that was launched by Turkish-backed militants from the northwestern region of Greater Idlib.
According to the Syrian Arab News Agency, the drone was shot down near the town of Maarrat Dibsah in the southern countryside of Idlib. A military source told the state-run agency that the drone was armed several munitions and equipped with three cameras, possibly for fire control and reconnaissance.
The Syrian state TV aired footage of the downed drone, which featured a very basic design. The drone, which carried the serial number “167,” was made of fiberglass and propelled by a single cylinder fuel engine.
The drone appeared to be intact, which suggests that the SAA may have brought it down with electronic warfare means.
Al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham and the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army are known to be developing, manufacturing and operating similar primitive armed drones, possibly with indirect help from Turkey.
The failed drone attack was a violation of the ceasefire in Greater Idlib, which was brokered by Russia and Turkey more than two years ago.
Despite repeated violations, the ceasefire in Greater Idlib is still hold up. The situation in the region will not likely improve any time soon. The large presence of the Turkish military in the region have only lead to more instability.
- Syrian, Russian Forces & SDF Officials Patrol Northeastern Region Amid Reports Of Near Turkish Attack
- Syrian, Russian Warplanes Hit ISIS Terrorists In Support Of Central Region Operation
