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Source: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-824454
How Did a Hizbullah Drone Breach Israeli Defenses in Binyamina?
(Jerusalem Post) Hizbullah's drone strike near Binyamina on Sunday is believed to be a Mirsad-1, a drone that Hizbullah has deployed for over two decades. It can carry 40 kg. of explosives, has a top speed of 370 km. per hour, and boasts an operational range of 120 km. In the Binyamina attack, Hizbullah launched multiple drones under the cover of a rocket barrage, a tactic aimed at overwhelming Israeli defense systems. One drone managed to evade detection. This is not the first time a Mirsad-1 drone has slipped past Israel's defenses. The Alma Research Center suggests that Hizbullah has over 2,000 drones in its arsenal. While Israel's Iron Dome is highly effective against rockets, it has faced challenges in detecting and intercepting small, low-flying drones.