Hezbollah Chief Assassination: Israel Used These Deadly Bombs To Kill Nasrallah

These bombs are specifically designed to target underground bunkers or tunnels. They can penetrate deep into the ground or concrete before exploding, making them effective against fortified and hidden targets.

Israel used around 85 bunker-buster bombs to kill Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. These bombs destroyed Hezbollah’s strongholds, and the group's leader's death was confirmed by both the Israeli army and Hezbollah.

Bunker-buster bombs can penetrate up to 30 meters (about 98 feet) of soil or 6 meters (about 20 feet) of reinforced concrete before detonating, making them ideal for destroying targets located deep underground.

These bombs weigh between 2,000 and 4,000 pounds. Once they explode, the shockwaves are so powerful that they cause widespread destruction in the surrounding area, making them highly effective for their intended use.

Despite their power, using bunker-buster bombs in densely populated civilian areas is prohibited under the Geneva Convention due to the risk of significant civilian casualties. However, Israel used them in this instance.

The development of bunker-buster bombs dates back to World War II, when German engineer August Coenders first designed and tested them in 1942–43. They were developed to destroy heavily fortified underground bunkers with precision.