Lebanese Resistance targets an Israeli infantry unit at Birket Risha

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Resistance military media
16 Dec 2023 12:16
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Hezbollah's statement confirms the operation resulted in confirmed hits including both injured and killed.

Digital map representing the site of the operation, December 16, 2023 (Lebanese Resistance Military Media)

The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon - Hezbollah, announced this Saturday morning that its fighters targeted a bunker where Israeli soldiers were entrenched in the occupied Birket Risha military site with a guided missile, resulting in confirmed casualties.

The statement released by the military media at 8:44 am reported that the Resistance targeted the IOF military site at 7:10 am "in solidarity with the steadfast Palestinian people in Gaza, and in support of their valiant and honorable resistance".

Concurrently, Israeli media reported that sirens had sounded in the "Zar'it" settlement near the Lebanese borders.

Operations on Friday, December 15th

Yesterday, Hezbollah conducted a range of operations against Israeli sites along the borders.

At 1:50 pm, the Resistance targeted an Israeli unit as it entered the headquarters of the Intelligence Battalion in the "Mattat" Barracks, using appropriate weapons. It reported multiple casualties among the members, including both injuries and deaths.

At 2:10 pm, the Islamic Resistance announced targeting al-Jirdah military posts with Burkan missiles.

At 3:00 pm, the Resistance targeted a gathering of occupation soldiers in the "Ramim" Israeli military outpost in the occupied Lebanese town of Hounin.

At 3:15 pm, the Resistance targeted an Israeli infantry force positioned to the east of the "Hanita" military site using appropriate weaponry and confirming direct hits.

At 3:30 pm, Hezbollah Resistance fighters targeted the Israeli al-Raheb site (opposite Ayta al-Shaab) on the border with occupied Palestine. Hezbollah used, once again, Burkan rockets in the attack and confirmed direct hits.

At 4:20 pm, they targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation soldiers in the "Shtula" woodlands (the occupied Lebanese village of Tarbikha) with appropriate weapons.