Israel Claims That 70% of Hezbollah’s Drones Have Been Destroyed

by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Correspondent

(Worthy News) – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Thursday that it had destroyed approximately 70% of Hezbollah’s drones, primarily since intensifying its operations in mid-September. In addition to this significant reduction, the IDF reported the elimination of 10% of Hezbollah’s drone operators, including the commander of the entire unit.

The IDF also stated that it had killed Hezbollah’s drone commander for Lebanon’s North Litani region and destroyed 54 positions previously used to hold drones, along with 24 installations used for detection or operations connected to Hezbollah’s drone units.

The IDF claimed that it had eliminated eight drone assembly centers, six underground bases related to drones, and seven storage facilities for drones.

Despite these extensive countermeasures, the IDF has reported a lower interception rate for drones compared to rockets, underscoring the ongoing challenge of neutralizing airborne threats from Hezbollah. Out of an estimated 1,300 drones launched, approximately 231 have managed to evade interception by Israeli defenses, contributing to significant casualties among both Israeli soldiers and civilians.

Throughout the conflict, the IDF has managed to intercept around 80% of drones launched by Hezbollah.

However, this success rate is notably lower than the nearly 90% interception rate achieved against incoming rockets, indicating that drones present a unique and evolving challenge to Israel’s defense systems.

This difference underscores the adaptability and resilience of the military’s defenses against traditional rocket fire, while highlighting the increased difficulty posed by the smaller, often more agile drone technology utilized by Hezbollah.

As a result, Israel’s air defense systems are under intensified pressure to adapt and enhance their capabilities to counter these diverse and persistent airborne threats.

Following the deadly drone strike on an IDF dining hall earlier this month, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant emphasized the urgent need for improved counter-drone systems in Israel. He stated that the army is redirecting “significant efforts toward developing solutions to counter the growing threat of UAV attacks,” highlighting the nation’s commitment to enhancing its defenses against these evolving threats.

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