Israeli airstrikes hit Hezbollah leaders in Beirut offensive
The Israeli army reported an airstrike on Hezbollah intelligence headquarters and underground weapon manufacturing workshops in the southern district of Beirut on Sunday. The military claims that the attack resulted in the deaths of three commanders of this terrorist organisation.
20 October 2024 13:04
The military stated that the attack eliminated the commander of Hezbollah's southern front, a communications specialist, and a person responsible for weapon production.
Another day of airstrikes
Before the strike, Beirut residents were urged to evacuate. This marks the second day of Israeli airstrikes on the capital of Lebanon.
According to information provided by the Israeli military, in the last 24 hours, Israeli air forces have targeted about 175 terrorist sites in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, including ammunition depots, rocket launchers, and military buildings used by Hamas and Hezbollah.
65 militants reportedly killed
As a result of these attacks, over 65 Hezbollah militants were reported killed, including some in "face-to-face combat."
Lebanese media confirmed that Israeli forces carried out attacks on more than 50 towns and villages on Sunday. Hezbollah has not commented on this information thus far.
According to the BBC, Israeli authorities have recorded about 200 missiles fired from Lebanon in the last 24 hours.