Modern Russian Weapons Discovered in Hezbollah Tunnels

Recent investigations have uncovered a significant cache of Russian weaponry in tunnels used by the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, as reported by various sources including the research center Alma and BILD.

According to the findings, a substantial portion of the seized arms consists of Russian-manufactured equipment. Specifically, among the captured items are 9M133 Kornet anti-tank missiles and Igla-S surface-to-air missile systems, which were produced between 2015 and 2021. Additionally, components of rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) were found with production dates from 2018 to 2021.

Iranian-made Tharallah launch systems, designed to fire Kornet missiles, were also located, alongside Spanish 106 mm artillery shells and American-made Mk-19 grenade launchers and M-40 recoilless rifles.

IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari shared details during a recent visit to the tunnels, which lie eight meters underground.

Footage released by the IDF shows the state of the weapons stored within, many of which appear to be relatively new and sourced from various international countries.

Previously, Russia supplied Yakhont missiles to Iran-backed Hezbollah, increasing risks for the US Navy in the Middle East.