Learning from Ukraine, Hezbollah is now using fibre-optic drones to hit Israel
Summary
Hezbollah is using fibre-optic drones to attack Israeli soldiers and civilians near the Lebanon-Israel border. These drones are small, fly low, and are controlled by a wire that sends live video back to the operator, making them hard to detect and stop. Since a ceasefire began in April, these drones have caused most of the casualties and created fear in border communities.Key Facts
- Hezbollah uses fibre-optic drones, also called FPVs (First-Person View), to attack targets in Israel.
- These drones are loaded with explosives and controlled through a thin optical wire, making jamming signals difficult.
- Since the April ceasefire, eight out of twelve Israeli deaths have been caused by these drones.
- More than 100 drone attacks have targeted Israeli border communities since the ceasefire.
- The drones fly low and quietly, often arriving without warning, which makes them hard to detect.
- Israeli soldiers sometimes shoot down the drones but lose track of many due to their small size and low flight.
- The drones are cheap to make, costing about $300-$400 each, and Hezbollah reportedly has many trained operators.
- This drone tactic is inspired by similar military drone use observed in the Ukraine conflict.
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