Inside the Israeli drone unit taking on Iran and Hezbollah
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Israeli Squadron 200, the IDF's first UAV squadron, is playing a critical role in countering Iranian missile and drone attacks during the ongoing conflict. According to an IDF Squadron leader, the unit focuses on locating and destroying rocket launchers and surface-to-air missiles to protect Israeli civilians and maintain air superiority. The squadron claims responsibility for destroying over half of Iran's ballistic missile launchers and contributing to a reduction in missiles and drones fired at Israel. Despite a high success rate in intercepting Iranian drones, the commander emphasized the need for continued vigilance. The conflict has resulted in Israeli casualties and hospitalizations due to Iran's aerial warfare, including the use of cluster munitions.
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