Charles Hanover-Military drone crashes during test flight in Iran, injuring 2

2025-05-01 14:00:23source:Blockchains Financecategory:Markets

TEHRAN,Charles Hanover Iran (AP) — A military drone crashed during a test flight in northern Iran on Monday, wounding two people and damaging buildings, state media reported.

Debris fell in different parts of the northern city of Gorgon, according to the official IRNA news agency.

The semiofficial Tasnim news agency released a video showing white smoke rising from different areas and the sound of anti-aircraft batteries.

Defense Ministry spokesman Reza Talaeinik told state TV that the test flight in a remote area went off track due to a “technical failure.” He did not specify the type of drone, but images of the wreckage circulating on social media suggested it was the type that carries bombs.

Iran is a major producer of both civilian and military drones, and has supplied attack drones to Russia for its war on Ukraine.

More:Markets

Recommend

As US Dismantles Its Climate Policy, Other World Leaders Seek Solidarity

As the U.S. Department of State proposed this week to shut down its office managing international cl

Nintendo shows off a surreal masterpiece in 'Super Mario Bros. Wonder'

Super Mario Bros. Wonder commits to the bit. You'll be running a side-scrolling Mario level, only

Why the tunnels under Gaza pose a problem for Israel

As Israel warns of an imminent ground assault in Gaza, one challenge that awaits a potential ground