How Many Israeli Drones Were Shot Down Over Iran During 12-Day War?

Based on visual documentation, the downed drones are as follows:

A Hermes 900 drone was shot down on June 18 in eastern Isfahan province. Images of the wreckage show a rocket pod and smart guided munitions.

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Heron drone with serial number 298 was downed on June 19 near Iran’s western borders in Ilam province. It was destroyed by the short-range Majid air defense system. Analysis of the wreckage and archival images revealed that this Heron lacked a satellite communication antenna and had to be guided by ground stations, giving it a range of about 300 km. This suggests it was likely operated from a ground station in Iraqi Kurdistan or a U.S. base in Iraq.

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Another Heron drone with serial number 248 was shot down on June 19 in the mountainous areas of Lorestan province. Visual evidence shows this drone was equipped with a satellite antenna.

An Orbiter-5 drone with serial number 8312 was downed on June 21 in Kashan.

A Hermes 900 drone with serial number 939 was shot down on June 22 in Markazi province.

Another Hermes 900 was downed on June 23 in Khorramabad, Lorestan province.

An Orbiter-5 drone with serial number 8373 was shot down on June 24 in Zanjan. Interestingly, this drone featured a satellite communication antenna—something not previously seen in Orbiter-5 models. Drones of this class, due to their size and weight, are typically used as tactical drones on the front lines. However, the Orbiter-5 downed in Iran had extended capabilities thanks to its satellite link, overcoming the usual 100 km range limitation of ground control stations. This enhancement gave it a role beyond that of a tactical drone, allowing Israel to extend its surveillance deeper into Iranian territory.

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Source: Iranian Defensive Power