Explosions reported over southern Lebanon amid Israeli military operation

Key facts

• UN peacekeepers observed extensive Israeli military activity in southern Lebanon.
• The activity includes armored movements, engineering, demolition works, and logistical traffic.
• UNIFIL reported intensive air activities involving fighter aircraft and drones.
• Explosions were reported over Marjayoun and Nabatieh in southern Lebanon during an Israeli military operation.
• Hezbollah claimed drone strikes on an Israeli tank and soldiers.
• Israel intercepted drones near its Lebanon border.

UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon are observing "extensive" Israeli military activity, including significant armored movements, engineering, demolition works, and logistical traffic, according to UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. The UNIFIL mission also reported intensive air activities involving fighter aircraft and drones. Of 531 trajectories recorded, the vast majority originated from Israeli positions, with a small number presumably launched by Hezbollah. This comes amid reports of large explosions over Marjayoun and Nabatieh during an Israeli military operation, and Hezbollah claiming drone strikes on Israeli targets. Israel confirmed intercepting drones near its border.