Drone attack on military complex in Isfahan foiled: Iranian MoD
The Iranian Defense Ministry says its defense systems downed three Micro Aerial Vehicles attacking a defense equipment manufacturing complex in Isfahan.
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The Iranian Defense Ministry
The Iranian Defense Ministry announced on early Sunday successfully thwarting a drone attack on a defense industrial complex in the central Iranian province of Isfahan, local media reported.
In a released statement, the Ministry said one of three Micro Aerial Vehicles (MAVs) attacking the defense equipment manufacturing complex in Isfahan was downed by a defense system stationed inside the facility,
According to the statement, two other MAVs exploded after being caught in traps set by the system, pointing out that the unsuccessful attack failed due to the preparedness of the defense system stationed in the region.
Videos circulating on social media showed the moment the complex's defense system repelled the attack.
#BREAKING:
— Af-Pak Affairs (@AfPakAffairs) January 29, 2023
Explosion was heard in #Isfahan city, Isfahan Province of #Iran
It happened in an ammunition manufacturing center of the Iranian regime’s ministry of defense.#Iranian #iranunderattack #iranexplosions pic.twitter.com/kGU86swhCt
The Ministry noted that the attack only caused minor damage to the roof of the equipment facility, while no casualties were reported.
"Thanks to God’s blessing, the attack caused no disruption to the equipment and the operations of the complex," the statement said, assuring the Iranian nation that such blind attacks will have no effect on the country’s overall march toward progress.
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