On Friday, Hezbollah published a video showing an FPV drone impacting a Merkava tank. Though the group has posted several such videos beginning in March, Friday was the first that included follow-up footage from a nearby recon drone, showing the tank’s ammunition detonating and blowing up the vehicle. Though Hezbollah has claimed to have destroyed several Merkava tanks with FPV drones in the past, this is the first confirmed example with evidence.
Notably, the tank was destroyed despite the FPV drone feed showing it hitting the anti-drone protective cage on top of the turret, highlighting a major vulnerability.
The tank was stationary when it was hit, and no crew members were seen exiting the vehicle. It’s unknown if anyone was inside at the time of the strike.
The Merkava has a reputation as one of the most well-armored tanks in the world. However, the destruction of similarly armored tanks such
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