16 APR 2026
LebanonLebanon

Hezbollah shows long-range artillery in Lebanon

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 06:52 UTC · 1 source

Hezbollah has published a video showcasing the operation of a 130-mm artillery gun, likely an M-46 or its Chinese variant, the Type-59, from a fortified and camouflaged deep fire position in Lebanon. The footage highlights the group's access to advanced, ultra-long-range Chinese ammunition, specifically BEE4 BB/RA shells with an active-reactive projectile. These shells, with a maximum firing range of up to 44 kilometers, are believed to have been supplied via Syria, where they were previously observed during the civil war. This display underscores Hezbollah's ongoing efforts to enhance its long-range strike capabilities against Israel.

Key Details
Artillery: 130-mm gun (M-46 or Chinese Type-59)
Ammunition: Chinese BEE4 BB/RA active-reactive shells
Max Range: 44 kilometers
Supply Route: Believed to have arrived via Syria
Sources
TGIntel Slavaview16h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 06:52 UTC · First reported: 16h ago