IDF special forces head to Cyprus to train fighting against Hezbollah

A whole lot of Israel Protection Forces troopers, together with particular forces, head to Cyprus to take part within the closing week of a significant month-long train.

Based on the IDF, the drills — going down collectively with the Cypriot navy — are aimed toward “bettering the readiness of troops and their competence in operational missions deep in enemy territory,” referring to Lebanon.

Amongst different issues, the drills will simulate evacuating wounded troops by helicopter, and dropping logistics tools with heavy transport squadrons, based on the IDF.

The Chariots of Fireplace drill — scheduled to final by June 3 — is the navy’s largest train in a long time.

It has centered on sudden occasions erupting in a number of theaters on the similar time, whereas specializing in combating the Iran-backed Hezbollah terror group in Lebanon.

A whole lot of IDF troopers, together with particular forces, head to Cyprus to take part within the closing week of the “Chariots of Fireplace” huge scale train. pic.twitter.com/BhISSgt3Mu

— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) May 29, 2022

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