The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the destruction of a significant underground facility in southern Lebanon, which they identified as a strategic command center for Hezbollah’s Badr unit. The operation involved the detonation of more than 1,000 tonnes of explosives, targeting two tunnels that stretched over two kilometers beneath the Ali Taher Ridge.
The scale of the blast was substantial enough to register as a 4.1 magnitude earthquake, according to data from the US Geological Survey. Residents in nearby Nabatieh reported that the explosion caused houses to shake, leading to widespread panic and prompting many to flee toward Beirut. Tremors were also reported as far north as the coastal city of Saida.
According to the IDF, the complex had been under development for two decades with Iranian support. The military stated that the site housed various munitions, including rockets, missiles, anti-tank weapons, and unmanned aerial vehicles. The demolition marks the completion of an effort to neutralize eight tunnels in the area as part of Israel's ongoing establishment of a security zone in southern Lebanon.
While fighting in the region has seen a reduction following ceasefire agreements reached in June, tensions remain high. Israeli forces currently occupy approximately 5% of Lebanese territory, and recent strikes have been reported in the Tyre district and Nabatieh al-Fawqa. The United Nations estimates that roughly 330,000 people in Lebanon remain displaced due to the ongoing conflict, which has resulted in over 4,300 deaths in Lebanon and dozens of casualties on the Israeli side since March.
Source: BBC News
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