Draft:Battle of Al-Khyam

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Declined by Shadow311 33 days ago. Last edited by Shadow311 33 days ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

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Battle of Al-khyam was the key engagement in the {2024 Israeli invasion of Lebanon}

Belligerents: IDF against Hezbollah

Result: Hezbollah victory

Size: Hezbollah: 1,500 soldiers (250 of which were special forces)

IDF: 10,000-20,000 soldiers

Losses: Hezbollah: 100 soldiers killed (IDF estimate), 75 killed (Hezbollah estimate)

IDF: 250 soldiers killed (IDF estimate), 400 soldiers (Hezbollah estimate)

16 tanks destroyed & 2 vehicles destroyed

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