A dramatic escalation unfolds in southern Lebanon as the Israel Defense Forces releases footage showing a precision drone strike on Hezbollah operatives attempting to flee on a motorcycle. According to the IDF, the targets were identified near Israeli forces and eliminated in a rapid “closing the circle” operation. The strike comes after Hezbollah allegedly fired an anti-tank missile toward Israeli troops, prompting swift retaliation. In a separate operation, IDF troops raided a Hezbollah rocket-launching site, uncovering dozens of rockets, RPGs, assault rifles, and primed launchers aimed at Israeli positions.

A major escalation has been reported across the Gulf region as alleged drone and missile activity triggers widespread air defence responses in the United Arab Emirates. According to early reports, multiple aerial threats were intercepted over UAE airspace, while emergency systems were activated across key cities including Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The situation intensified after a reported strike on the Fujairah industrial zone, where a refinery was engulfed in fire following a suspected drone impact. Civil defence teams were immediately deployed to contain the blaze as tensions surged across critical energy infrastructure. Authorities also confirmed that mobile emergency alerts were issued, instructing residents in several regions to remain indoors as precautionary measures were enforced during the unfolding situation. WATCH