IDF Destroys Hezbollah's Two-Kilometer Underground 'Shelter City' in Lebanon
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- IDF destroyed a 2km Hezbollah tunnel network in Lebanon.
- The operation used 450 tons of explosives.
- The facility was built over a decade with Iranian funding.
- It was designed for prolonged underground stays and contained weapons.
- Hezbollah operatives were forced to retreat from the site.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has revealed details of an intelligence and operational effort that led to the destruction of a significant Hezbollah underground facility in southern Lebanon, referred to as the "shelter city." This extensive tunnel network, spanning approximately two kilometers, was developed over a decade with funding from Iran and was designed to allow Hezbollah operatives to remain underground for extended periods.
Intelligence gathered over a long period by the Yahalom Unit and other intelligence bodies provided a detailed picture of the tunnels, including their dimensions, branches, contents, and the best methods for their destruction. The facility, located in the Kantara area about ten kilometers from the Israeli border, contained rooms, food supplies, water, cooking utensils, and dozens of weapons.
Following approval for the operation, IDF forces converged on the area, forcing Hezbollah operatives to retreat and abandon considerable weaponry and equipment. Yahalom combat engineers then mapped the tunnels precisely. Unit engineers planned the destruction, determining the amount of explosives and their placement.
On the evening of April 28, the operation culminated with the detonation of 450 tons of explosives, destroying the two-kilometer tunnel system. The IDF emphasized that this represented a substantial investment by Hezbollah and Iran over many years. Captain T, Deputy Intelligence Officer of the Yahalom Unit, stated that the destruction was not only a blow to the infrastructure itself but also a significant setback for the organization, as years of investment were lost.
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