Learning from Ukraine, Hezbollah is now using fibre-optic drones to hit Israel
Hezbollah has adopted fibre-optic drones as a primary weapon against Israel, posing a significant threat along the Lebanese border. These drones have been responsible for a majority of recent casualties among Israeli soldiers and civilians. The situation has escalated with over 100 drone attacks recorded since the ceasefire began in April, instilling fear in border communities.
- ▪Fibre-optic drones have become Hezbollah's main weapon against Israeli forces and civilians.
- ▪Eight out of the eleven Israeli fatalities since the ceasefire were caused by these drones.
- ▪The drones are harder to detect than traditional rockets and are connected to operators via optical wires.
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Learning from Ukraine, Hezbollah is now using fibre-optic drones to hit Israel5 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLucy WilliamsonMiddle East correspondent, reporting from Israel-Lebanon borderReutersFibre-optic drones have become Hezbollah's primary weapon against IsraelFibre-optic drones have become Hezbollah's primary weapon against Israeli soldiers and civilians, along both sides of the Lebanese border, and are now seen as the biggest threat there, as fighting continues six weeks into a supposed ceasefire.One Israeli soldier was killed and two others injured in a drone attack near the Israeli border community of Shomera on Wednesday.Of the 11 Israeli soldiers and one civilian defence contractor killed since the ceasefire came into force, eight have been killed by fibre-optic…
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