Israeli military says it killed militants, seized weapons in Lebanon

The Israeli military said its forces carried out targeted ground operations in southern Lebanon, during which militants were killed and an underground weapons cache was uncovered.

According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), troops from the 769th Brigade, operating under the 91st Division, continued what it described as ongoing “targeted ground operations” in the area, Caliber.Az reports. 

תיעוד מפעילות כוחות חטיבה 769 בדרום לבנון: חיסול מחבלים שזוהו מתחבאים בשיחים ואיתור מחסן אמצעי לחימה תת-קרקעי

כוחות צוות הקרב החטיבתי 769 בפיקוד אוגדה 91, ממשיכים בפעילות קרקעית ממוקדת בדרום לבנון.

במהלך הפעילות, יחידת האיסוף 869 זיהתה שני נסיונות של חוליות מחבלים לממש מתווי… pic.twitter.com/pQzbmu7KLs

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The IDF said that during the operation, two attempts by armed cells to attack Israeli forces were identified by the 869th Unit. The military said the individuals involved were struck in coordinated drone and air force attacks and were killed.

It also reported the discovery of multiple weapons, including Kalashnikov rifles, anti-tank rockets, and RPG launchers, as well as an underground storage facility containing mortar shells.

The Israeli military released footage of the operation, saying it showed militants being identified in vegetation and the subsequent discovery of hidden weapons infrastructure.

By Sabina Mammadli