IDF releases video of strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut and southern Lebanon

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

The IDF issues footage of its strikes against Hezbollah targets in Beirut and southern Lebanon earlier this evening.

The strikes in Beirut hit several underground drone manufacturing facilities belonging to Hezbollah’s aerial forces, also know as Unit 127, according to the military.

The IDF says Hezbollah’s aerial forces launched over 1,000 explosive and surveillance drones at Israel during the war last year, and was currently working, despite the ceasefire deal, to strengthen its capabilities.

“The unit was working to manufacture many thousands of drones under the direction and funding of Iranian terror officials, as part of Iran’s efforts to harm Israel,” the IDF says.

“Over the years, Iran has funded and directed terrorist attacks through this project, in coordination with Hezbollah. Hezbollah terrorists travel to Iran for training in production systems, which supports the group’s ability to independently manufacture UAVs inside Lebanon,” the military continues.

“The IDF has identified that Hezbollah terrorists have been continuing this activity even since the understandings came into effect, and the IDF is determined to take action against terrorists trained in Iran for terrorist attacks.”

Additionally, the IDF confirms carrying out strikes in southern Lebanon’s Ain Qana, after issuing an evacuation warning. According to the military, the strikes hit a Hezbollah workshop used to build drones for attacks and surveillance.

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