Israel deploys heavy artillery into Lebanon For first time since start of ground ops

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have moved heavy artillery into Lebanon for the first time since the start of the ground operation in Lebanon.

The artillery battery was deployed overnight on November 17 into November 18 morning for combat operations in southern Lebanon, significantly increasing the range of artillery fire into Lebanese territory, Caliber.Az reports, citing Israeli media.

Following the advancement of IDF troops to additional targets in Lebanon and engagements with Hezbollah's second line of defence, Division 36 decided to move a heavy artillery battery into Lebanese territory.

The regular battery, composed of male and female soldiers, is conducting heavy artillery strikes deep into the area, providing operational support for any scenarios encountered by manoeuvring forces.

In recent months, fighters from the 282nd Artillery Brigade have been stationed on the northern border, targeting objectives with artillery fire to assist manoeuvring forces.

Sources in Division 36 reported that in response to ground forces targeting new objectives, an artillery battery from the 411th "Keren" Battalion crossed the border into Lebanon and commenced operations. This deployment is intended to extend the artillery's firing range, deliver full support to manoeuvring forces, and apply substantial firepower within the combat zone.

Since the start of focused ground operations in Lebanon, the artillery batteries and the fire command centre of the 282nd Brigade have fired at thousands of targets, including weapons depots, Hezbollah command posts, operative apartments, rocket launcher sites targeting Israel, and many other objectives.

Since the operation began, the brigade’s forces have eliminated hundreds of terrorists and destroyed extensive terror infrastructure, supporting all brigades operating in Lebanon.

By Khagan Isayev