The Israeli military has announced the destruction of strategic underground infrastructure built by Hezbollah beneath the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, according to a joint statement released by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz. The military operation concludes operational control over the ridge’s surface and subsurface areas, following two decades of planning and Iranian funding, according to government officials.
Infrastructure Details and Military Assessment
The underground complex spans more than two kilometers and contains dozens of Iranian-made rockets, missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles, according to the Israeli military. Forces also located machine guns, anti-tank missiles, hundreds of landmines, and explosive devices within the tunnels, alongside the Badr unit’s command center. A military official stated that while some militants fled the area prior to the assault, others were neutralized through artillery fire and airstrikes.
Regional Impact and Seismic Activity
Lebanon’s government-owned National News Agency reported massive explosions along the Ali al-Taher ridge in the Nabatieh region, producing heavy rumbling sounds and ground vibrations. An AFP journalist stationed in southern Lebanon confirmed hearing powerful blasts on Thursday night. Shortly after the military’s announcement, the United States Geological Survey recorded a 4.1 magnitude earthquake in southern Lebanon, while the Israeli Ministry of Defense published footage showing a large fireball rising into the sky.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where was the targeted Hezbollah infrastructure located?
The destroyed tunnels were located beneath the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, within the Nabatieh region, according to reports from the National News Agency and the Israeli military.
What materials were recovered from the underground complex?
The Israeli military reported finding dozens of Iranian-made rockets, missiles, and drones, alongside machine guns, anti-tank missiles, hundreds of mines, explosive devices, and a command center for the Badr unit.
What seismic event followed the explosions?
The United States Geological Survey recorded a 4.1 magnitude earthquake in southern Lebanon following the explosions reported by journalists and state news agencies.
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