Hezbollah adopts a new weapon: Fiber-optic drones, used widely in the war in Ukraine
Hezbollah has begun using fiber-optic drones in attacks against northern Israel, deploying small, hard-to-detect drones controlled by thin cables that prevent electronic jamming. These drones, similar to those used in the war in Ukraine, pose a significant challenge to Israeli air defenses due to their low flight paths and minimal electronic signature. Israeli military officials acknowledge the growing threat and are developing countermeasures while implementing temporary protective measures for troops.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onHezbollah adopts a new weapon: Fiber-optic drones, used widely in the war in UkraineThe Israeli military is dealing with a new threat from Hezbollah: small drones controlled by fiber-optic cables the width of dental floss that avoid electronic detectionByMELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press, BASSEM MROUE Associated Press, and EMMA BURROWS Associated PressApril 30, 2026, 2:08 AM1:24This photo provided by Zevik Glidai shows a fiber-optic drone surrounded by cables lying in the backyard of his home in Kiryat Shmona, Israel, after being brought over the border from Lebanon, Monday, April 13, 2026.
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