Israeli forces recently discovered a long-abandoned bunker containing thousands of aging bombs, many of which are now being repurposed for use in ongoing military operations against Iran.
According to a Kan News report on Sunday, the explosives—estimated to be more than 50 years old—were originally stockpiled for potential use against Egyptian military targets prior to the 1979 peace agreement between Israel and Egypt. The cache had remained untouched for decades until its recent discovery.
Despite their age and lack of modern guidance systems, the munitions have been deemed usable and are currently being deployed in targeted strikes. The report indicated that the bombs are being dropped on Iranian regime military installations located away from civilian population centers.
Military officials told Kan News that using these older weapons serves a dual purpose: reducing costs by utilizing existing stockpiles and clearing out storage facilities where the bombs had been preserved in relatively stable condition.
Responding to the report, the IDF emphasized that operational decisions regarding weaponry are made carefully and in accordance with safety protocols. “The Air Force operates using a variety of methods and different types of munitions against targets of the Iranian regime. The selection of the type of munitions used is an operational decision, dependent on many factors. The Air Force employs munitions only after a regulated process to verify their usability and to ensure the safety and readiness of ground and air crews.”
{Matzav.com}
