Key facts
- Hezbollah claims to have shot down an Israeli Heron 1 drone over the Nahleh area in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley.
- Lebanon's National News Agency corroborated the report of an Israeli drone being downed.
- Hezbollah stated its air defense fighters used a precision missile to down the Heron 1 drone.
- The incident occurred amid reports of Israeli air raids in the Bekaa Valley region.
- Israeli special forces reportedly conducted a deep airborne incursion into the Bekaa Valley, leading to clashes with Hezbollah's Radwan Force.
- The Israeli army claims operational control over the area north of Wadi Saluki in southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah announced on June 11, 2026, that its air defense fighters shot down an Israeli military drone of the 'Heron 1' type over the Nahleh area in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley using a precision missile. Lebanon's National News Agency corroborated the report, stating an Israeli drone was downed in the area amid several Israeli air raids. Hezbollah Military Media also released statements detailing confrontations with other Israeli drones, including one Hermes 450 (Zik) over the Iqlim Al-Tuffah region that was forced to retreat. The Heron 1 drone is a Medium Altitude Long Endurance UAV with a 16.6-meter wingspan, a maximum takeoff weight of 1,150 kg, and an endurance of up to 52 hours. Separately, Israeli special forces reportedly conducted a high-risk airborne incursion deep into the Bekaa Valley, described as one of the most intense cross-border confrontations since the 2006 Lebanon War. Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force intercepted the commandos near Nabi Sheet, leading to a fierce ground battle. Unconfirmed reports suggested Hezbollah forces may have shot down an Israeli helicopter and captured personnel. The Lebanese Health Ministry confirmed at least nine fatalities and seventeen injuries resulting from Israeli strikes during the clashes. The Israeli army stated it has established operational control over the area north of the Wadi Saluki stream in southern Lebanon, claiming forces cleared the area used by Hezbollah to launch attacks.