UNIFIL spokesperson Kandice Ardiel confirmed on Wednesday that an Israeli drone crashed inside the UN peacekeeping force's headquarters in Naqoura the previous day. No one was injured in the incident.
Ardiel explained that UN peacekeepers specializing in explosive ordnance disposal immediately isolated the drone and secured the area. “The drone was found to be unarmed and equipped with a camera,” she said, adding that the Israeli army later confirmed it was theirs.
“While UN peacekeepers are equipped and prepared to respond to any threats to their safety in self-defense, this drone came down on its own,” Ardiel noted.
“UNIFIL takes any interference with or threats to its personnel, facilities or operations very seriously and will lodge an official protest over this incident,” she stated.
“Despite these challenges,” she added, “UN peacekeepers continue to operate with impartiality and determination to support security and stability in southern Lebanon.”
Yesterday afternoon an Israeli drone crashed inside @UNIFIL_’s HQ in Naqoura. No one was hurt.
— Kandice Ardiel (@hikandice) September 24, 2025
Peacekeepers with expertise in explosive ordnance disposal immediately secured & neutralized the device. It was determined that the drone was not armed but was equipped with a camera.
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