For the first time, the Israeli army used a First Person View (FPV) drone to neutralize a moving target in Lebanon. This strike was documented in a video released by Israeli journalist Amit Segal on his Telegram channel, then picked up by Le Parisien. The video shows the impact of the kamikaze drone on a man riding a motorcycle, identified as a member of Hezbollah. The operation took place in the western sector of Lebanon and was carried out by the Israeli army’s 226 unit, according to military sources cited by the journalist.
The use of this type of drone, equipped with a camera that transmits real-time images to the pilot, to target a mobile objective demonstrates the adoption of advanced pursuit tactics. FPV drones have mainly been used in the conflict in Ukraine, but this operation marks an expansion of their use in other conflict zones due to their low cost and precision. Israel is further integrating unmanned systems to combat irregular armed groups.
The FPV drone enables targeted strikes without using more expensive weapons, changing operational strategies in favor of high-precision attacks. The Hezbollah has also been increasingly using FPV drones in recent weeks to target Israeli positions in southern Lebanon. At the end of March, the movement targeted an Israeli Merkava tank near the village of Merkaba.
In early April, the Israeli army seized a stock of FPV drones belonging to Hezbollah during operations in the southern part of the country. This first Israeli strike marks a turning point in the tactical use of drones in the region, emphasizing their growing role in current conflicts.
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