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Shaldag Unit's secret operation in Syria marks major strategic success

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For the first time, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has revealed details about a high-risk operation conducted by its elite Shaldag Unit in Syria this past September. 

The IDF described the operation as "one of the most dangerous and courageous commando missions carried out beyond the country's borders © JRE

The IDF described the operation as "one of the most dangerous and courageous commando missions carried out beyond the country's borders © JRE

For the first time, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has revealed details about a high-risk operation conducted by its elite Shaldag Unit in Syria this past September. 

The mission, initially reported by foreign media, targeted and destroyed an Iranian missile production facility used by Hezbollah in Masyaf, located in Syria's Hama Province.

The IDF described the operation as "one of the most dangerous and courageous commando missions carried out beyond the country's borders in recent years." The meticulously planned mission involved a combination of dozens of aircraft, planes, and helicopters, with Shaldag Unit operatives at its core.

The Shaldag Unit, an elite air force commando team, executed a complex raid on the facility, referred to as the "deep layer" by military sources. The operatives successfully neutralized the heavily armed force securing the site, which was located underground.

After capturing the facility, the unit detonated it from a distance with precision, supported by air cover to ensure the mission's success and safety of the operatives.

The facility in Masyaf was reportedly central to Iran’s missile production efforts, directly supporting Hezbollah's arsenal. Its destruction dealt a significant blow to the supply chain and production capabilities of advanced weaponry in the region.

The IDF has consistently targeted Iranian and Hezbollah infrastructure in Syria to prevent the transfer of advanced weaponry and to curb Tehran's influence in the region. 

The operation in Masyaf underscores the IDF’s ability to conduct precise and high-stakes missions to neutralize threats before they materialize.

By Sammy Haddad 

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