The IDF reported an attack on the commander of a Hezbollah air unit

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) attacked the commander of an air unit of the Shiite Hezbollah movement in southern Lebanon. This was reported by the country's Defense Forces (IDF) press service on February 15.

"Some time ago, the Israeli Air Force carried out a precision strike on the central leader of Hezbollah's air unit in the area of southern Lebanon," the IDF said in a message in its Telegram channel.

It is specified that the attack was carried out in response to the commander directing the launching of drones in the direction of Israeli territory.

"The IDF continues to act to eliminate any threat to the state of Israel, and will continue to prevent any attempt by Hezbollah to establish itself, which contradicts the agreements reached between Israel and Lebanon," the Israeli army noted.

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