Israeli airstrike kills senior Hezbollah weapons engineer in Lebanon VIDEO

Israeli airstrike kills senior Hezbollah weapons engineer in Lebanon An Israeli Air Force strike in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre has killed Hussein Nazih Barja, a senior engineer affiliated with Hezbollah’s weapons development programme.

Barja was described as a key figure in Hezbollah’s weapons development division — a unit tasked with the design, manufacturing, and maintenance of weapons, including precision-guided missiles. The division also plays a critical role in bolstering Hezbollah’s logistical and supply capabilities, Caliber.Az reports, citing the Israel Defense Forces' message. 

According to the statement, Barja's elimination is part of a broader Israeli strategy aimed at undermining Hezbollah’s attempts to restore its military strength, which has suffered significant losses during recent clashes. “His removal is intended to deal a serious blow to Hezbollah’s efforts to rebuild its arsenal following the damage sustained during the Israel Defense Forces’ Operation Northern Arrows,” the Israeli military said.

By Naila Huseynova