Russia’s Wagner Group Plans to Supply Advanced Air Defence System to Hezbollah
American intelligence reveals Russia’s Wagner Group planning to supply Hezbollah with an advanced air defence system, SA-22. This raises concerns amidst increased tensions between Hezbollah and Israel.
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American intelligence has reportedly uncovered plans by Russia’s Wagner Group to supply Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group, with an advanced air defence missile system known as the SA-22, also called the Pantsir-S1. The SA-22 is a truck-mounted surface-to-air missile and anti-aircraft artillery system developed in Russia. This revelation comes after increased tensions and clashes between Hezbollah and Israel along the Lebanese border.
The SA-22 system is designed to combat airstrikes, making it a significant addition to Hezbollah’s arsenal. While it has not been delivered to Lebanon yet, some Hezbollah and Wagner Group personnel are believed to be stationed in Syria. There is concern that the weapon could be transported from Lebanon to assist Hamas in Gaza in defending against Israeli airstrikes.
The United States has placed an aircraft barrier in the Eastern Mediterranean to deter Hezbollah from supporting Hamas in any attacks against Israel. While Russia has not officially commented on the reported discussions between Wagner and Hezbollah, the situation underscores the complexity and volatility of the region’s security dynamics.
The growing cooperation between Hezbollah, Hamas, and other militant groups in the region poses significant challenges to regional stability and international security. The United States continues to closely monitor the situation to prevent the escalation of conflicts in the Middle East.
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