Doha: The Ministry of Defence of the State of Qatar announced that its armed forces had successfully shot down two SU24 aircraft and intercepted seven ballistic missiles and five drones coming from the Islamic Republic of Iran, which had targeted several areas in the country.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the ministry stated that the Qatar Amiri Air Force had downed the two aircraft, while the ballistic missiles were intercepted through air defence systems. The drones were dealt with by the Qatar Amiri Air Force and the Qatar Amiri Naval Forces, due to the high level of readiness and joint coordination between the relevant authorities.
In a press statement, the ministry confirmed that the threat was handled immediately upon detection and in accordance with the approved operational plan, with all missiles shot down before reaching their targets.
It stressed that the Qatar Armed Forces possess the capabilities and resources necessary to protect the country's sovereignty and territory and to respond firmly to any external threat.
Source: Bahrain News Agency