The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that a Hezbollah drone struck a large missile-detecting airship known as “Sky Dew.”. The incident occurred near Golani Junction, about 21 miles from the Israel-Lebanon border.
IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari confirmed that there were no casualties and that the IDF’s aerial situational awareness in the area was unaffected. The Sky Dew airship, received by the Israeli Air Force in 2022, is part of Israel’s air defense system designed to detect incoming missiles and drones. Hezbollah’s media wing released a video showing their reconnaissance of the target.
⚡️⭕️Hezbollah shows off its recon capabilities deep inside enemy territory
Scenes from the operation targeting the strategic airship “SKYDEW” of the #Israeli enemy army – scenes of reconnaissance of the target before and after the operation. pic.twitter.com/ilLSaXHfcn— Middle East Observer (@ME_Observer_) May 19, 2024
The attack comes amid heightened tensions with Hezbollah, which has increased its attacks on Israel following operations in Gaza. Earlier this week, Hezbollah struck a military post in northern Israel, wounding three soldiers.In response to the attack on Sky Dew, the IDF conducted airstrikes on a Hezbollah weapons manufacturing site in northeastern Lebanon.
The Lebanese political analyst Faisal Abdul-Sater indicated that Hezbollah’s actions are intended to demonstrate their capabilities and readiness to strike further if necessary.
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