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Israel Navy Missile Ships Intercept Drones 40 Times

Israel Navy missile ships have intercepted approximately 40 drones launched from Lebanon since the war against Iran began on February 28, defending Israeli.

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Jerusalem, 16 April, 2026 (TPS-IL) — The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that, during the night, fighters on an Israel Navy missile ship intercepted an unmanned aerial vehicle launched from Lebanon toward the territory of the State of Israel.

To date, since the start of the war against Iran on February 28, Israel’s missile ships have taken part in approximately 40 incidents to defend the skies of the State of Israel, during which the ships detect and intercept unmanned aerial vehicles launched toward the citizens of the State of Israel.

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Thursday, 16 April 2026 Updated continuously