IED

IED event in Lebanon on Fri 29th May 2026

29th May 2026

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On 29 May 2026, at 8:50 AM local time, Hezbollah attacked an Israeli Merkava tank with 'appropriate weapons' (likely referring to anti-tank missiles) in Yohmor town (Al Nabatieh, Al Nabatieh), claiming the tank was set on fire after the attack. At 1:30 PM, Hezbollah detonated an IED targeting an Israeli military vehicle, claiming the vehicle was set on fire after the attack. Between 2:30 PM and 2:40 PM, Hezbollah fired 3 (Ababil type) hovering quadcopter drones targeting three Israeli Merkava tanks, claiming direct hits. At 7:00 PM, Hezbollah fired 1 guided missile targeting an Israeli Merkava tank, claiming a direct hit and the vehicle set on fire. Casualties unknown.

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