NEW DELHI: Israeli troops have uncovered what they describe as a large underground Hezbollah drone facility hidden beneath a mountain in southern Lebanon, close to the Israeli border.
According to The Times of Israel, the site was being used both to assemble Iranian-made drones and launch them toward Israel. Israeli military officials said the facility was built over the past decade with direct support from Iran, including funding and planning.
The tunnel complex was found beneath the village of Majdal Zoun, around six kilometres from the Israeli frontier. Israeli forces captured the area earlier this month during operations in southern Lebanon.
Inside, troops found rooms where drones were being assembled using components allegedly smuggled into Lebanon. Soldiers also discovered around 50 drones fitted with explosive warheads weighing roughly 30 kilograms each.
Israeli officials said the drones appeared similar to those previously used in attacks against Israel. The military believes they had enough range to strike targets across the country.
One officer told The Times of Israel that the discovery marked the first time Israeli forces had gained access to fully intact drones of this type, offering valuable intelligence about Hezbollah’s capabilities.
