IDF Airstrike in Beirut Kills Hezbollah Aerial Unit Commander Muhammad Hussein Sarur

Sep 26, 2024, 02:32 PM

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted a precise airstrike in Beirut on September 26, 2024, targeting and eliminating Muhammad Hussein Sarur, the commander of Hezbollah's aerial unit. The strike, which took place in the Da’ahia district of Beirut, was aimed at a specific floor in a multi-story building. Sarur, also known as Abu Saleh, was responsible for Hezbollah's drone operations and had directed numerous aerial attacks against Israeli civilians. The operation was guided by precise intelligence and involved the use of F-35 jets. The IDF confirmed the success of the mission, and Hezbollah later acknowledged Sarur's death. Sarur had also been involved in training Houthi forces in Yemen for drone and missile attacks. The airstrike marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. According to Reuters and two security sources, Sarur had executed several attacks during the "Iron Swords" war.