Hamas used drone bombs to launch its war with Israel from Gaza, and took out hi-tech observation towers, videos show

Smoke billowing next to an Israeli observation tower on October 7, 2023.

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• Videos released by Hamas appear to show how drones were used to launch its war with Israel.
• Clips show the bombing of Israeli observation towers on the border. 
• Hamas then used rockets and paragliders to infiltrate the territory further.

Videos seem to show how Hamas used drones to launch its war with Israel.

The clips were first broadcast by Hamas's Al-Aqsa TV channel on Sunday but have circulated on social media since. They show up-close footage of the bombing of Israeli observation towers and along the Gaza border. 

Weapons systems were also targeted before Hamas launched rockets, paragliders flew over the border, and gunmen poured across the border to battle Israel troops, murder civilians, and kidnap hostages.

The attack, launched on October 7, is the deadliest inflicted on Israel in over 50 years. The subsequent warfare has left hundreds dead, thousands injured, and over 100 people taken hostage. 

—Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) October 8, 2023

Hamas fighters invaded Israel by blowing holes in the border fence, the Times of Israel reported, which allowed in hundreds of militant groups, mostly on motorcycles and trucks.

Some tried to enter the Israel via the sea in motor boats, per the outlet, but were fought back. 

Hamas also released videos of exploding drones targeting Israeli vehicles, Auburn Citizen reported.

In response, Israel fired hundreds of retaliatory strikes, targeting weapons factories and high-rise buildings where some Hamas members have offices.

—Quds News Network (@QudsNen) October 7, 2023

Battle drones, often cheap and easy to deploy, are becoming a defining weapon of warfare in the 21st century. Following Russia's invasion, they have been used extensively by both sides to attack infrastructure, destroy tanks and other weapons, and support infantry. 

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