19.12.2025 16:16
After an UAV was shot down by F-16s in Ankara, an unidentified UAV fell into a rural area in the İzmit district of Kocaeli. It has been reported that the UAV's camera was operational, and the cause of the crash and its origin will be determined after a technical investigation. Additionally, it was noted that there were red star-shaped markings on the UAV.
A citizen working in the field in the Çubuklubala neighborhood of Izmit noticed a drone (UAV) that had fallen after getting caught in the trees. Bayhan informed the teams. The teams that arrived at the scene began an investigation in the area.
CAMERA IN WORKING CONDITION
The fallen UAV was observed to have a wingspan of approximately two and a half meters and a length of one and a half meters. It was learned that the camera on it was in working condition and that there were red star-like markings on the wings and tail section.
ORIGIN UNKNOWN
The origin of the UAV and the reason for its fall will be clarified after a technical examination.
A UAV OUT OF CONTROL WAS SHOT DOWN BY F-16s IN ANKARA
The Ministry of National Defense announced that a drone that had gone out of control and entered Turkish airspace was shot down on December 15. In a statement from the ministry, it was said, "An air trace approaching our airspace from the Black Sea was detected and was monitored as part of routine procedures. In order to ensure the security of the airspace, our F-16s under NATO and National Control were given an alert reaction mission. It was determined that the air trace was a drone that had gone out of control; to prevent any adverse situation, it was shot down in a safe area outside of populated places."
In the media briefing on December 18, the Ministry of National Defense emphasized that the air defense system was not in a state of vulnerability. The ministry pointed out that the identification of the UAV in question was "difficult in terms of altitude, speed, and size." It was also noted that the parts of the UAV shot down by F-16s were spread over a wide area and that search efforts were ongoing.