Hezbollah releases video of its first Scud ballistic missile launch into Israel.
Hezbollah has just released a video showing the launch of a Scud missile targeting Israeli military infrastructure, marking a new escalation in the use of long-range strategic weapons.
On March 31, 2026, Hezbollah released a video showing the launch of a Scud ballistic missile targeting military infrastructure in the Krayot area, near the Israeli port city of Haifa. This was the first time the group had publicly shown actual footage of the operation of this type of ballistic missile in long-range attacks.
Technical analysis and missile variants
Based on images from the video, military experts believe the weapon used could be a Scud-B or one of its common variants in the region, such as Iran's Shehab-1 or North Korea's Hwasong-5. It is still unclear whether this liquid-fueled missile was deployed from a fixed launcher or a telepropelled launcher (TEL).
In terms of technical specifications, the standard Soviet-designed Scud version possessed notable combat characteristics:
- Range:Approximately 300km.
- Warhead:It weighs up to 985 kg.
- Accuracy (CEP):Approximately 450 meters.
Hezbollah's possession of Scud missiles has been documented since 2010, with supplies believed to come from Syria. In late March 2026, authorities also discovered an underground complex containing disguised Scud missile launchers in the town of Hawsh al-Sayyid Ali, Homs province, near the Lebanese border.
Pressure on Israel's air defense system.
The attack occurred amidst continuous air raid sirens in northern Israel. Reports noted dozens of missile launches and interceptions that took place on the same day. Although Israel's multi-layered air defense system had been effective in the initial stages, the intense firepower from multiple directions is putting significant pressure on this defense network.
The release of the Scud missile launch video is not only a show of firepower but also confirms that Hezbollah's strategic arsenal remains operational despite losses in combat. In recent days, the group has repeatedly shared images of tactical ballistic missiles and heavy rocket artillery targeting objectives in northern and central Israel, aiming to exploit potential defense gaps.
