Israeli forces destroyed tunnels beneath the Ali al-Taher ridge, resulting in a 4.1-magnitude tremor recorded by the US Geological Survey.
Key facts
- •The Israeli military destroyed Hezbollah tunnels under the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon.
- •Israel claims to have established operational control over the targeted area.
- •The US Geological Survey recorded a 4.1-magnitude tremor following the explosion.
- •Lebanese reports described the blast as a massive explosion.
Israel announced on Thursday that it has destroyed a network of tunnels built by the Iran-backed group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The operation targeted tunnels located beneath the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge, with the Israeli military stating it has now achieved operational control of the area.
Impact of the operation
The destruction of the tunnel network resulted in a massive explosion reported by Lebanese sources. The US Geological Survey confirmed the event by recording a 4.1-magnitude tremor in the vicinity of the ridge.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by France 24.
