Israeli army strikes Deir Mimas and drops explosive thermal balloons over southern Lebanon

Summary

Lebanon's National News Agency reported on Wednesday that the Israeli army struck the Deir Mimas municipality in southern Lebanon. Before the strike, the army had warned residents to open their windows ahead of a massive explosion in the town's vicinity. In a separate report, Middle East Eye, citing the same agency, said Israeli aircraft flying at low altitude were dropping thermal balloons over southern Lebanon. The Lebanese army has warned that these balloons contain explosive and incendiary materials, are prone to exploding, and pose a threat to citizens, who should not approach or touch them.

Timeline

1. Middle East Eye

   28 Oct 2026, 20:40 UTCSource ↗

   Middle East Eye reports that the Israeli army struck the Deir Mimas municipality in southern Lebanon, after warning residents to open their windows ahead of a massive explosion in the town's vicinity, according to Lebanon's National News Agency.

2. Middle East Eye

   28 Oct 2026, 22:04 UTCSource ↗

   Middle East Eye reports that Israeli aircraft flying at low altitude have been dropping thermal balloons over southern Lebanon, according to Lebanon's National News Agency, and that the Lebanese army warns they contain explosive and incendiary materials and are prone to exploding.