IDF says it destroyed 250+ Iranian drones and dozens of launchers — 'many' UAV soldiers killed

The Israeli military announced on Thursday March 12 that it has destroyed over 250 Iranian drones and dozens of launchers, and killed numerous soldiers and commanders in Iran's unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) array in strikes. The IDF said it expanded strikes on Iran's UAV capabilities in recent days. During one wave, the Air Force identified Iranian UAV soldiers preparing to launch drones at Israel and struck the launcher and soldiers, thwarting the attack. 'So far, the Air Force has struck more than 250 unmanned aerial vehicles, launchers, and dozens of launch sites. In addition, many commanders and soldiers in the unmanned aerial vehicle array responsible for numerous launches toward the State of Israel have been eliminated,' the IDF said. Since the war began, over 110 drones launched from Iran have been intercepted by IAF fighter jets and helicopters, with the Navy also intercepting several.