Hezbollah, the Islamic resistance movement in Lebanon, claimed to have shot down an Israeli spy drone worth $6 million while it was violating Lebanese airspace. The incident occurred on Saturday, as confirmed by Iran-based press TV.
According to Hezbollah's statement, their fighters successfully targeted an Israeli Hermes-900 drone as it trespassed into Lebanese airspace. The downing of the drone was captured on video footage released by the group.
Israeli military spokesperson Avichai Adri acknowledged the incident, stating that the drone was hit by a surface-to-air missile and subsequently crashed within Lebanese territory.
The Hermes-900 drone, commonly used by Israel and its allies for surveillance purposes, boasts impressive specifications, including a maximum altitude of 30,000 feet, a weight of 970 kg, and a wingspan of 15 meters. Known by the Hebrew name "Kochab," it is one of the Israeli army's largest drones.
This latest confrontation comes amid heightened tensions between Hezbollah and Israel, with the former expressing solidarity with the Palestinian cause. Hezbollah has vowed to continue its retaliatory attacks against Israeli forces until the alleged genocide in Gaza ceases.
The incident underscores the ongoing conflict dynamics in the region, with Hezbollah reaffirming its commitment to resisting Israeli aggression and defending Lebanese sovereignty.
Meanwhile, Israel has not yet responded to Hezbollah's claims regarding the drone's downing. The situation remains tense as both sides maintain their positions amidst escalating tensions.
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