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Hezbollah Reportedly Enhancing Drone Capabilities in Southern Lebanon
The terrorist organization Hezbollah is actively rebuilding its military capabilities in southern Lebanon, including areas south of the Litani River, according to Lebanese reports. The group is utilizing a ceasefire period to focus on upgrading its explosive-laden drones, aiming to increase both their destructive power and operational range.
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What happened
- 01Hezbollah is rebuilding its military capabilities in southern Lebanon, including south of the Litani River, during a ceasefire.
- 02The terrorist organization is upgrading its explosive drones to carry 4 to 6 kilograms of explosives, up from 2.5 kilograms.
- 03The operational range of Hezbollah's drones is being extended from 20 kilometers to over 30 kilometers into Israel.
- 04Hezbollah is equipping the upgraded drones with TNT, C4, and shrapnel like nails and metal balls to maximize casualties.
- 05According to Al-Modon, the group is utilizing materials from a recently intercepted truck of explosives for these modifications.
- 06Hezbollah has reinforced its military presence in southern Lebanese towns and villages near the Israeli border, including Nabatieh.
- 07The group has tightened security and evacuated offices and apartments in Beirut's southern suburbs due to assassination fears.
Hezbollah is reportedly modifying its drones to carry between 4 and 6 kilograms of explosives, such as TNT and C4, packed with shrapnel like nails and metal balls to maximize casualties. This is a significant increase from their previous payload capacity of approximately 2.5 kilograms. Additionally, the operational range of these drones is being extended from 20 kilometers to over 30 kilometers into Israeli territory.
According to the Lebanese news outlet Al-Modon, Hezbollah is using materials from a recently intercepted truck of explosives to perform these drone modifications. The group has also reinforced its military presence in towns and villages near the Israeli border, including Nabatieh and Iqlim al-Tuffah, in anticipation of future conflict.
Alongside these offensive preparations, Hezbollah has tightened internal security measures due to fears of renewed Israeli targeted assassinations. The organization has evacuated several apartments and offices used by senior officials and operatives in the southern suburbs of Beirut.
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