Two drones crash in Houla and Beit Lif
"On June 8, 2025, two drones belonging to the Israeli enemy crashed in the towns of Houla – Marjayoun and Beit Lif – Bint Jbeil. Army patrols secured the areas where they fell and transferred the drones to the specialized unit for inspection and necessary action."
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