THIS is the moment the Israeli invasion of Lebanon began as massive explosions rock the country and elite paratroops cross the border to battle Hezbollah. The IDF said it began "limited" and "localised" ground raids against Hezbollah terrorist targets in southern Lebanon last night. Footage claimed to have been captured in southern Lebanon last night shows targeted raids against Hezbollah, as blinding explosions spread across the landscape.
Despite it being pitch black, plumes of black smoke are seen billowing into the night sky as the IDF continues to obliterate terrorist targets. Drone footage of explosions shows more of the overnight airstrikes in the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahiyeh, Beirut. An unbelievable blast results in a ring of fire extending before turning into a cosmic fireball that fills the sky.
read more world news Other footage shows rubble and debris flying while a tall building completely collapses in the IDF attacks it reports targeted several weapon production sites of Hezbollah. The forces report that overnight precision strikes were carried out against weapons production facilities and infrastructure. Troops of the IDF's 98th division can also be seen in clips preparing to invade before leading the overnight ground operation in Lebanon.
Machinery, backpacks and helmets are all laid out in an organised fashion as troops are seen prepping for the ground incursion. Most read in The Sun One troop is captured kneeling and firing his gun in preparations that ha.