Seven operations were carried out in a single day by fighters from the armed wing of the Shiite Hezbollah faction against Israeli forces along the southern Lebanon border, according to a statement released through the group’s Telegram channel. The claim outlines a coordinated series of strikes aimed at Israeli military positions and fortifications adjacent to the border area, signaling a marked escalation in cross-border hostilities and a display of organizational reach across multiple frontline locations.
According to the report, these Shiite formations employed guided anti-tank missiles and multiple-launch rocket systems in the attacks. The strikes targeted Israeli outposts in the Sammak and Ramtha sectors, within the Kfar Shuba Hills region, with at least eight rockets reportedly landing in or near the defined operational zones. The use of precision-guided missiles alongside area artillery suggests an intent to disrupt frontline visibility and degrade small-unit operations that support nearby settlements and security posts.
One of the claimed hits involved the Israeli command and observation post at Ar-Raheb, where the forces allege a large-caliber Burkan missile caused substantial damage. The assertion describes direct hits that allegedly resulted in casualties among IDF personnel and in the impairment of critical military equipment, underscoring the potential for significant operational disruption in that sector of the border theatre.
Additional targets included barracks near Birket-Rish and a mechanized patrol path in Shtula, both subjected to open-fire exchanges. A residence in the Jewish settlement of Metula was reportedly struck by fire, with a group of Israeli soldiers inside the building at the time, leading to reported fatalities and injuries among occupants. The report frames these events as part of a broader assault on border-area infrastructure and security infrastructure, illustrating a strategy that seeks to apply pressure across a range of high-value and populated areas.
In the immediate aftermath, Israeli artillery responded by launching bombardments into Lebanese territory. The report notes that weapons and munitions were observed to fall across twelve identified settlements, reflecting a reciprocal escalation pattern and the risk of further collateral damage in border communities that lie within reach of cross-border fire from both sides.
During the night, Israeli Air Force unmanned aerial systems conducted two targeted raids against a Hezbollah base in Al Khiyam. The report provides no details on the outcomes of these air operations, leaving uncertainty about whether any infrastructure was damaged or destroyed, and whether personnel were present or affected by the strikes. The absence of explicit casualty data in this portion of the account contrasts with the more detailed claims regarding ground-based targets elsewhere in the narrative.
In a separate thread of context, a regional commentary attributed to a Russian official touched on the broader regional framework, mentioning the possibility of a long-term, protracted conflict in the Middle East. This remark, while not directly tied to the day’s exchanges, signals the persistent volatility of the geopolitical environment surrounding the Lebanon-Israel border and the wider implications for energy routes, security commitments, and international diplomacy in the region.”