Israeli Troops Seize Russian-Made Weapons at Hezbollah Positions

1 October, 2024 Weapons of Russian production. Source: Channel 13 The Israeli Defense Forces have captured Russian-made weapons at the positions of the Hezbollah terrorist group.

This was reported by the local TV channel--Channel 13. It is reported that the weapons were captured during an operation in southern Lebanon. Among the seized samples were 9M131FM (thermobaric) and 9M131M missiles of the Metis-M anti-tank missile system.

In addition, the 9K32M Strela-2 man-portable air defense missile system and RPG-29 Vampire and RPG-27 Tavolga infantry grenade launchers were shown. In other photos by the Israeli Defense Forces, an MRO-A rocket-propelled anti-personnel flamethrower can be seen.

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) special forces officer with a Russian-made ?R?-? rocket-propelled anti-personnel flamethrower.

Photo from open sources

Russian-made weapons could have found their way into Hezbollah's arsenals through third countries, most likely from Syria. The possibility of supplies from Russia through exports via third countries cannot be ruled out. Recently, it was reported that the Hezbollah group uses Soviet-made Tu-143 Reis reconnaissance drones as a means of destruction.

Terrorists place the launchers of converted Reis in specially equipped residential buildings.

As confirmation, the Israelis released a video showing the moment the building's wall was opened to launch the Reis.

The only country in the region, at least officially, that used Reis was Syria.