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JAF downs unidentified drone over Jerash, no casualties reported

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By JT | 20:02 May 20, 2026 |
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AMMAN — The Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF) on Wednesday morning intercepted and shot down a drone of unknown origin that had entered the Kingdom's airspace.

According to a JAF statement, the drone was brought down in the Balila area of the northern governorate of Jerash.

It added that the incident resulted in no casualties, with losses limited to minor material damage.

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