Israeli Army Claims to Have Killed Multiple Hezbollah Militants in Southern Lebanon

Source: Global Times
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On the 21st local time, the Israel Defense Forces issued a statement saying that the IDF discovered a tunnel in the southern Lebanese village of Majdal Zoun, about 10 kilometers from the Israel-Lebanon border, which had four tunnel shafts and housed hundreds of weapons.

According to the statement released by the Israel Defense Forces, the 551st Brigade under the command of the 91st Division is currently conducting operations in the area. During the operation, the IDF killed more than 20 members of the Lebanese Hezbollah armed group, including over 10 members of the elite Hezbollah Radwan Unit. In addition, the IDF claimed to have destroyed more than 50 military infrastructure sites, including observation posts and weapons storage facilities.

The IDF revealed that it specifically located a tunnel over 200 meters long and more than 25 meters deep at the site. The Israeli side claimed that the tunnel contained four tunnel shafts and 12 rooms, including living quarters and rooms used for storing improvised explosive devices, anti-tank missiles, and drones. (CCTV reporter Zhao Bing)

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Casualties & Losses
Subcategory
Ground Assault
SALUTE Report
Size
20+ Hezbollah militants
Activity
Israeli Defense Forces killed over 20 Hezbollah militants and destroyed military infrastructure
Location
Majdal Zoun · Southern Lebanon
Unit
Israeli Defense Forces, 91st Division, 551st Brigade
Time
Local time on the 21st
Equipment
weapons storage facilitiestunnelsexplosive devicesanti-tank missilesdrones
Summary

Israeli Defense Forces killed over 20 Hezbollah militants during an operation in Majdal Zoun, Southern Lebanon, on the 21st. The IDF discovered a tunnel with four shafts and hundreds of weapons, destroying over 50 military infrastructure sites, including observation posts and weapon storage facilities.

Key Facts
  • Israeli Defense Forces discovered a tunnel with four shafts and hundreds of weapons in Southern Lebanon.
  • Over 20 Hezbollah militants were killed, including members of the elite Radwan unit.
  • The operation involved the destruction of over 50 military infrastructure sites, including observation posts and weapon storage facilities.
  • The tunnel was over 200 meters long and 25 meters deep, containing living quarters and storage for explosives and missiles.