Hezbollah Attack Drone Hits Israeli Troops, 18 Casualties Reported

By Al Mayadeen English

17 Apr 2024 17:48

Israeli media described the engagement as severe and labeled it as one of the most dangerous incidents since the start of the war.

The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon, Hezbollah,  announced today that it engaged the headquarters of the newly created command of the Israeli reconnaissance company in Arab Al-Aramsha, in the so-called "community center," using guided missiles and attack drones.

A direct hit was achieved alongside the injury and death of Israeli occupation troops, Hezbollah said in its statement.

Hezbollah stressed that its operation was in support of the steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and their valiant and honorable Resistance and response to Israeli occupation assassinating several freedom fighters in the towns of Ain Baal and Shehabiya in Southern Lebanon.

Following the direct targeting from Lebanon, Al Mayadeen's camera caught clouds of smoke rising in Arab Al-Aramsha.

At least 18 IOF troops injured

Israeli media confirmed that a huge explosion was heard in a settlement unit of Arab Al-Aramsha adding that at least 18 Israeli occupation troops were injured, with one injury labeled as extremely critical.

It added that an IOF helicopter was called to transport the wounded, further describing the engagement as severe and labeling it as one of the most dangerous incidents since the start of the war.

Israeli media also reported that the area was severely damaged adding that a car and building were hit. 

Israeli Kan channel's correspondent in the north also revealed that this attack was not preceded by siren sounds. 

Tough blow

Israeli Channel 13 also commented that the IOF is looking into whether Hezbollah had used an unusual guided missile that surpassed detection systems at Arab Al-Aramsha. 

Hezbollah attack drones were able to precisely hit the targets without anything intercepting them, Israeli media confirmed. 

Moshe Davidovich, head of the "Mateh Asher" Regional Council and leader of the Front Line Forum emphasized that the Israeli occupatio

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