Hezbollah Confirms Drone Unit Chief Killed in Beirut Strike
Summary
The r/Lebanon announcement reports Hezbollah's confirmation that its drone unit chief was killed in an Israeli strike in Beirut's southern suburbs. It also shares details from the party's statement about his background and role, a significant development in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
Hezbollah confirms the death of Mohammad Srour, head of its drone unit
The head of Hezbollah’s drone unit, Mohammad Srour, was killed in an Israeli strike on the southern suburbs of Beirut on Thursday, confirmed the party in a statement.
“With great pride and honor, the Islamic Resistance announces the martyrdom of Commander Mujahid Mohammad Hussein Srour," Hezbollah declared.Srour was born in Aita al-Shaab, in southern Lebanon, on July 8, 1973, according to the statement. He joined "the ranks of the Islamic Resistance in 1986." Over the years, he "climbed the ranks of the resistance’s organizational structure, receiving numerous advanced leadership trainings."
The statement added that "Srour participated in several Islamic Resistance operations against the Israeli occupation." He also "played a crucial role in repelling attacks by Takfiri groups along Lebanon's eastern borders.
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