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CCTV footage reveals a close-up view of Israel's large-scale strike on Hezbollah's command bunker in Dahieh, Beirut, on Sept. 27, 2024.
GBU-31/B JDAM bombs with BLU-109/B bunker-busting warheads were used, killing Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and other top officials, with civilian casualties reported.
The strike significantly degraded Hezbollah's capabilities, aided by prior sabotage operations targeting pagers and walkie-talkies.
The video shows the impact of bunker busters, including a bomb penetrating deep underground before detonating, causing massive subterranean explosions.
Israel's intelligence efforts over decades enabled precise targeting of Nasrallah, with deep penetration into Hezbollah's supply chains.
The strike involved at least eight F-15Is carrying up to 56 BLU-109/B-equipped JDAMs, with reports suggesting over 80 bombs were used.
Questions remain about Israel's access to advanced penetrators like the BLU-116/B or BLU-137/B, with recent U.S. approvals for additional JDAM kits.
Post-strike imagery shows precise targeting to ensure complete destruction of the bunker system, possibly using layered bombs to reach depths of 60 feet.
The video provides unprecedented insight into the real-world effectiveness of bunker-busting weapons.

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