Exchange of tank and artillery fire between Lebanon and Israel

Vlad Tepes : The Israeli military has reportedly engaged in a cross-border exchange of fire, after an anti-tank missile – said to have come from Lebanon – landed near an Israeli border town.

BREAKING: #IDF fires at targets inside #Lebanon after anti-tank missile lands near Israeli border town https://t.co/xdhMOLWr7P pic.twitter.com/bbsvmHDLBs

— RT (@RT_com) September 1, 2019

According to Lebanese reports the Kornet anti-tank missile was fired towards #IDF vehicles along the border with #Lebanon. #Israel's military says following attack residents within 4 km of the border stay in homes and open their shelters.

— Anna Ahronheim (@AAhronheim) September 1, 2019

Now #breakingnews #Israel says “IDF: Initial report- A short while ago, an anti-tank missile was launched from Lebanon towards Avivim. Details to follow.” See map and photo from Israel TV #happeningnow #BREAKING pic.twitter.com/xjXsUhD1v0

— Seth Frantzman (@sfrantzman) September 1, 2019

Our reader Yucki tells us that the missile used, a Kornet, is an expensive and effective, laser guided missile with a range of of 5.5 Km (About 3 miles)

Around one hour ago, I held a consultation with the Chief-of-Staff and with IDF generals. We were attacked with several anti-tank missiles. We responded with 100 shells and firing from the air by various means. We are considering the next steps. pic.twitter.com/VTPRH7p4X3

— PM of Israel (@IsraeliPM) September 1, 2019