They shot down the drone that was scanning for illegal electricity with a rifle.

They shot down the drone that was scanning for illegal electricity with a rifle.

22.08.2025 19:36

A drone belonging to Dicle Electricity, which was conducting illegal electricity search activities in Şırnak, was shot down with a long-barreled weapon. The moment the drone was hit and fell to the ground, turning into scrap, was captured on camera second by second. Meanwhile, company officials provided a statement regarding the incident.

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During the illegal electricity scanning activity carried out by Dicle Electricity in the rural areas of İdil district in Şırnak, a drone was shot down with a long-barreled weapon. The person who carried out the attack was detained, and legal proceedings were initiated.



ARMED ATTACK DURING INSPECTION



Early in the morning in İdil district of Şırnak, scanning activities aimed at detecting illegal electricity usage began with the support of the gendarmerie. While the inspection activities continued smoothly under the supervision of security forces, an attack occurred during the inspection conducted by drone in the rural area of Özbek village.



ATTACKER DETAINED



In the incident, a person opened fire on the illegal scanning drone with a long-barreled weapon. As a result of the gunfire, the drone was damaged, and gendarmerie teams quickly intervened and detained the individual. The detained person was taken to the police station, and legal action was initiated against them.



They shot down the drone conducting illegal electricity scanning with a rifle


“OUR STANCE AGAINST SUCH THREATS IS CLEAR”



Dicle Electricity officials stated that the legal process regarding the issue is being meticulously followed, saying, "This attack is not only against our technological equipment but also an attack on public resources, public service, and the rule of law. Our stance against such threats is clear. We will follow the entire legal process to ensure that those responsible are punished to the fullest extent."



Officials emphasized that unmanned aerial vehicles aimed at detecting illegal electricity usage are of great importance for both the protection of public resources and fair energy distribution. In the statement, it was noted, "Our drone-supported inspections will continue to increase deterrence in the fight against illegal electricity usage. No pressure, threat, or attack will change our determination."



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