Israeli Army Claims to Have Destroyed Hezbollah's Underground Tunnel Network in Southern Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces issued a statement on the 10th local time, stating that the IDF used over 1,100 tons of explosives that day to destroy the Hezbollah underground tunnel system located beneath the Ali Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon.
The statement noted that the two main tunnels destroyed were over two kilometers long. The IDF discovered dozens of rockets, missiles, and drones inside, as well as a large number of firearms, anti-tank missiles, hundreds of landmines, and other explosives.
The IDF stated that it has now completely destroyed the main tunnel network of Hezbollah in the Ali Taher Ridge and Bofort Ridge areas, which consists of 8 tunnels with a total length of 5.4 kilometers.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz issued a joint statement that day, indicating that the IDF has now "completed the organizational work in the security zone in southern Lebanon."
According to Lebanese sources, that evening, Israel conducted a "large-scale explosion" on the Ali Taher Ridge in the Nabatieh area of southern Lebanon, causing tremors and producing a loud explosion sound. (Reporter from the General Station: Yang Yuan, Liang Hui)
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) destroyed Hezbollah's underground tunnel network in Southern Lebanon on October 10, using over 1100 tons of explosives. The operation targeted the Ali Taher Ridge and involved the destruction of eight tunnels totaling 5.4 kilometers. The IDF discovered numerous weapons, including rockets and drones, during the operation, which was confirmed by Israeli leadership as a completion of their organizational efforts in the region.
- IDF destroyed Hezbollah's tunnel network in Southern Lebanon
- Over 1100 tons of explosives were used
- Two main tunnels over 2 kilometers long were destroyed
- The operation involved the discovery of various weapons and explosives
- Israeli leadership announced completion of organizational work in the area.