Iran’s new drone spotted near Ltamenah in Syria

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The Shahed-129 Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) was spotted near the Ltamenah (over Northern Hama) in Syria.

The drone was seen about 20 kilometers (12 miles) northeast of Hama, Syria.

Shahed-129, or Witness-129, can fly up to a distance of 1,700 kilometers (1,062 miles), which puts much of the Middle East within its range. The drone has a 24-hour non-stop flight capability, can carry eight bombs or missiles, and hit both fixed and moving targets.

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