The Iran-backed Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah launched an attack on Israeli targets with 1,307 drones and hundreds of rockets on Saturday. Although Hezbollah claimed that all drones hit their Israeli targets accurately, Israel stated that its Iron Dome intercepted most of the attacks mid-air.
Israel reported that the drones and rockets that did reach Israeli soil mostly landed in open areas or were destroyed by the air defense system in the sky. Hezbollah warned Israel that if the slaughter of Palestinian people in Gaza does not end, more deadly attacks will follow.
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Since Israel initiated the conflict against Palestine, over 41,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, most of whom are women and children. Additionally, Hezbollah's rocket attack destroyed the Israeli base in Al-Mayadin, Jaleel.
Rocket Attack Destroys Israeli Military Base
Hezbollah also targeted an Israeli military base in the Amiyad area using Katyusha rockets. These rockets have been used since World War II in various conflicts, such as the First Indo-China War, Korean War, Vietnam War, Iran-Iraq War, Libya and Syria Wars, and now between Israel and Hezbollah.
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These Weapons Have Been Manufactured Since 1941... Over 8 Variants
The Katyusha rockets have been produced since 1941, with more than a hundred thousand rockets built to date. These rockets come in various calibers and weights, ranging from 82mm to 300mm and from 640 grams to 28.9 kilograms respectively.
Ranges from 3 to 12 Kilometers, Can Be Launched from Almost Anything
Their range varies from 2,800 meters to 11,800 meters (approximately 3 to 12 kilometers). Russia began developing these rockets in 1928, and the first test in March 1928 saw it fall 1,300 meters. Subsequent upgrades made it more efficient. It is interesting to note that these rockets can be launched from various platforms such as trucks, tractors, tanks, cars, boats, sledges, trollers, or tripods.
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Also Known as BM-13, Learn Why
During the Soviet era, these rockets were also referred to as BM-13. A BM-13 battery consists of firing vehicles staffed by four to six soldiers, with two for firing and two for loading. The launcher can continuously fire rockets to devastate an area and change position before the enemy can counterattack.
