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Barq (EFP)
The Barq (Arabic: برق, English translation: "Lightning") is a variant of the Shawaz family of off-route anti-tank (AT) mines, produced and used by the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades of Hamas. It is not to be confused with the anti-personnel rifle grenade of the same name. The Barq may be viewed as both an improved variant of the Shawaz, and of the Barq grenade, due in part to the change in Hamas tactics during 2025. The instances of munitions b...
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