Hezbollah Downed Israeli Armed Drone 'Hermes-450' With Iranian 358 Loitering Missile: Report

Nearly 2 months into Israeli ground op, Hezbollah puts up a tough fight in Lebanon. Hezbollah releases video of Israeli spy drone downed in Lebanon's Taybeh area. Lebanon group hit IDF's Hermes-450 drones with Iran-made loitering missile.

SAQHAR 358 MISSILE SPECS

Iran's Saqhar 358 missile 9-feet-long, can carry a warhead of 20 pounds. Saqhar 358 can perform Kamikaze drone, anti-craft guided missile functions. Saqhar 358 uses optical proximity fuse, infrared seeker for guidance. Iran-made loitering missile detonates warhead upon reaching specified target. Saqhar 358 uses solid fuel rocket boosters, gas turbine engines. Solid fuel booster is used for the launch, detaches after burnout. Saqhar 368 can be used against drones, aircraft military transport aircrafts. Missile can operate at up to 28,000 ft altitude, primarily targets low-altitude drones.

IDF STILL GRAPPLES WITH HEZBOLLAH'S MISSILES

Hezbollah's ability to hit armed spy drones pose significant threat to IDF. Hezbollah has claimed to strike over 9 Israeli drones since October. Iran-backed militia has wide range of arsenal to surprise IDF: experts. Hezbollah has prepared for the war with Israel extensively: experts.