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The IDF has now struck seven bridges over the Litani river. Documenting them in this thread.

@GeoConfirmed Image
1) Al Qantara bridge
Date: 12 March
Coordinates: 33.277849, 35.446029

NB: This river is a tributary of the Litani, but I'm including it for completeness.

Pics: t.me/channelnabatie…Image
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2) Zarariya-Tirseflay bridge
Date: 13 March
Coordinates: 33.3264093, 35.3428654

Pic: t.me/bintjbeilnews/…
Video: t.me/idf_telegram/2…Image
3) Khardali bridge
Date: 14 March
Coordinates: 33.342372, 35.543112

Video: t.me/bintjbeilnews/…
4) Qaqaya bridge
Date: 18 and 23 March

An initial attack on 18 March damaged the bridge, a follow-up strike on 23 March rendered it impassable.

Pic 1 (18 March): t.me/bintjbeilnews/…
Video: (18 March): t.me/bintjbeilnews/…
Pic 2 (23 March): t.me/channelnabatie…Image

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5) Al-Kinayat bridge
Date: 18 and 19 March

As above, the initial strike failed to destroy the bridge. A follow-up one day later destroyed the bridge and injured British RT journalist Steve Sweeney

Pic 1 (18 March): t.me/bintjbeilnews/…
Pic 2 (19 March): t.me/TheBigBadShado…
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6) Coastal highway bridge
Coords: 33.323809, 35.264523
Date: 22 March (twice)

After the initial strike failed to destroy the bridge, it was hit again later the same day.

Video 1 (first strike): t.me/LebUpdate/58777
Video 2 (second): t.me/masdarmas2ool/…
7) Al Dalafa bridge
Date: 23 March
Coords: 33.433038, 35.643422

The northernmost bridge to be struck so far. Unclear so far whether it was rendered impassable.

Video: t.me/bintjbeilnews/…
Update: Damage to Al Dalafa bridge

New image shows the bridge is severely damaged, though not entirely destroyed.

Picture: t.me/bintjbeilnews/…Image

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