Lebanon Monitor

Hello Everyone. In light of the current situation, I have decided to return (at least temporarily) to reporting about Lebanon. As some of you may know, I mapped out the war in 2024 (Under the name "Cheetah Intel - Project Cheetah"). Since the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalated yesterday, I have been working intensely to map out everything amidst the chaos. Now I am excited to announce Project Cheetah V2! Currently, I am actively mapping out: - Air strikes - Artillery shelling - Evacuation warnings - Ground incursions And more! I am putting in as much work as I can, but I am also just a human. While I am giving my absolute best at staying transparent and reliable, I can also make mistakes and map data may be inaccurate, false or baseless. Especially for air strikes and shelling, data may be inaccurate (as it is an ENORMOUS effort to verify every single strike). Any dates / times mentioned on the map are in local time. Please note that work is still in progress and some things are still to be added. Everything is based on OSINT (Publicly available information). And lastly, if you have any suggestions, just let me know! I am happy to adapt the map to what's best for you to view. View the map here: google.com/maps/d/viewer?…

Aita Ash-Shaab, Ramyeh

Maroun Al-Ras, Yaroun

🧵Monitoring Israeli ground operations in southern Lebanon: Me and @Stinky915846091 assessed Sentinel 2 satellite imagery (via @SoarAtlas and the Copernicus Dataspace Ecosystem) from March 17. Here's what we could find: Khiam: - Major damage and visible ground activity (newly paved/heavily used roads, dug up soil, damaged buildings) throughout the southern and eastern neighbourhoods. Northern, western and central neighbourhoods seem to be mainly intact. Addaysseh - Rab Thalatheen - Taybeh: - Enormous damage to Addaysseh and Rab Thalatheen; dug up soil and newly paved/heavily used roads visible. - Incursion towards Taybeh, with visible ground activity on the southern and eastern outskirts, coming from the direction of Addaysseh-Rab Thalatheen. Aitaroun - Maroun Al-Ras - Yaroun: - Dug up soil/paved areas visible in parts of Maroun Al-Ras. - In Yaroun, a road shows heavy use plus a heavily damaged area at its end (suggesting ground demolition), but I could not find a logical explanation for how ground forces reached it. The road is not connected to any other heavily used roads from the border; it comes from the direction of Maroun al-Ras, but no heavy usage is visible from there either. - In Aitaroun, no ground activity is visible. Either reports were false or the IDF was unable to advance in the area. Aita Ash-Shaab - Ramyeh - Qouzah: - In Aita Ash-Shaab, multiple controlled demolitions are visible (confirmed via geolocation too), along with newly paved/heavily used roads coming from the direction of the border. - In Ramyeh, multiple damaged buildings are visible, but no clear signs of ground activity. Damage could be from artillery or airstrikes. - In Qouzah, no ground activity is visible. Either reports were false or the IDF was unable to advance in the area. Western Sector: - No notable ground activity visible throughout the western sector. Either reports were false or the IDF was unable to advance. Detailed analyses for the imagery we assessed is attached in a thread below.

The Israeli ground operation in southern Lebanon - here is where infiltrations have been recorded so far, based on various reports, Sentinel 2 satellite imagery, and geolocations: Eastern sector: Infiltrations towards Khiam (specifically the southern and eastern neighbourhoods) the Majidiyeh Plain, and Kfar Chouba (withdrawn, according to reports). Central sector: Infiltrations towards Kfar Kela, Tal Nahas (northeast of Kfar Kela), Addaysseh, Rab Thalatheen, Taybeh, area between Houla and Markaba, area south of Houla, area north of Mays Al-Jabal, Aitaroun, Maroun Al-Ras, area southeast of Yaroun, area south of Aita Ash-Shaab, and Ramyeh-Qouzah-Salhaneh. Western sector: Infiltrations towards Dhayra and the outskirts of Aalma Ash-Shaab. Below is a map showing the currently assessed ground operation, where: Yellow = IDF infiltration attempts Cyan = possibly under IDF control Blue = (very likely) under IDF control Purple = withdrawn As always, please note that this information is based entirely on OSINT and may be inaccurate, misleading or false. Changes in control are based on assessments of Sentinel 2 satellite imagery and geolocations.

Monitoring Israeli ground operations in southern Lebanon - Maroun Al-Ras - Yaroun area: Sentinel 2 satellite imagery from March 10 (via the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem) shows Israeli ground activity in the area: In the southern part of Maroun Al-Ras, major damage and freshly dug up / paved ground is visible. Heavy road usage is visible in the Maroun Al-Ras plain, as well as additional ground pavement (visible since March 5) south of Aitaroun. Hezbollah also stated in multiple recent statements that the IDF was present in the Maroun Al-Ras - Aitaroun area. On the southeastern outskirts of Yaroun, a newly paved road and dug up / paved ground is visible. As always, it is never 100% possible to confirm who currently has control of the area, but the imagery strongly suggests that the IDF had control of these areas at some point.

Small correction in the area between Houla and Markaba: This is not a newly paved road, but heavy use of the road is visible on the imagery.

Monitoring Israeli ground operations in southern Lebanon - Houla - Markaba area: Sentinel 2 satellite imagery (via the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem) from March 10 shows what seems to be IDF ground activity in the area. Specifically, the area between Houla and Markaba shows newly dug up soil / heavily damaged areas, as well as a newly paved road, indicating IDF presence. Additionally, newly dug up soil and newly paved roads are visible south of Houla, again suggesting IDF presence. Hezbollah also made multiple statements in which they stated that Israeli forces were present in these areas. As always, it is never 100% possible to confirm who currently has control of the area, but the imagery strongly suggests that the IDF controlled this area at some point.

Lebanon strike counter - 13.03.26 After assessing reports from various news sources, a total of 81 individual attacks on Lebanese territory were recorded on March 13, 2026. Out of the recorded attacks: - 76 were air strikes (including drone strikes) - 5 were artillery shelling Updated statistics since March 2: Total attacks: ~1203 (~1243 if including Nabi Chit operation) Total air strikes: ~1043 (~1083 if including Nabi Chit operation) Total cases of artillery shelling: ~160 Below is a map showing the approximate locations of the attacks (according to the assessed reports), as well as a graph showing the hourly distribution of attacks throughout the day.

Lebanon strike counter - 11.03.26 + 12.03.26 After reviewing reports from various news outlets on March 11 and 12, a total of 199 individual attacks were recorded on Lebanese territory. 11.03.26: - 101 air strikes - 24 artillery shelling Total: 125 attacks 12.03.26: - 69 air strikes - 5 artillery shelling Total: 74 attacks Updated statistics since March 2: Total attacks: ~1122 (~1162 if Nabi Chit operation included) Total air strikes (including drone strikes): ~967 (~1007 if Nabi Chit operation included) Total cases of artillery shelling: ~155 Below is a map showing the approximate locations of attacks over the two days (based on the reports analysed), as well as graphs showing the hourly distribution of attacks throughout the two days.

@Whoeveritis5 Haven't seen any reports today, except for a minor incursion towards Kfar Chouba, but IDF reportedly withdrew from the area again.

@LebMonitor1 No ground advance today?

Lebanon strike counter - 10.03.26 (Please note the date, I am working on catching up to the current date, but the analysis is taking a lot of time and effort!) After assessing reports from various news outlets, a total of 90 individual attacks on Lebanese territory were recorded on march 10, 2026. Out of the 90 recorded attacks: - 75 were air strikes - 15 were artillery shelling Bringing the total number of individual attacks on Lebanese territory since march 2 to ~923 (~963 if Nabi Chit operation included), 797 (837 if Nabi Chit operation included) out of which were air strikes, and 126 artillery shelling. Below is a map showing the approximate locations of the attacks, as well as a graph showing the hourly distribution of attacks throughout the day.

Monitoring Israeli ground operations in southern Lebanon – Addayseh, Markaba and Rab Thalatheen: New Sentinel-2 satellite imagery (published and processed by the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem) shows IDF activity in the area: Markaba: - Damage visible in the eastern neighbourhood, including newly dug up soil / paved areas. Rab Thalatheen: - Large areas of dug up soil / paved ground. - Newly paved road. - Damage visible throughout the village. Addayseh: - Extensive damage throughout the village, but no dug up soil or paved areas. According to reports from Al-Manar, Israeli forces recently attempted to advance towards Taybeh from the direction of Addayseh and Rab Thalatheen, suggesting IDF control of both towns at that time. One day later, reports indicated an attempt to advance toward Addayseh, raising questions about the control of the area. The same day, tanks were reported shelling Rab Thalatheen from the direction of Addayseh, indicating IDF control of Addayseh but not Rab Thalatheen. However, Sentinel-2 imagery shows the most ground activity in Rab Thalatheen out of the three towns, which conflicts with the reported information. Sentinel 2 imagery also does not seem to clearly show how or from where the IDF infiltrated (no newly paved / heavily used roads leading from the border towards the villages visible) In conclusion, the current situation remains confusing, with no clear confirmation of IDF control over any of the towns.

Monitoring Israeli ground operations in southern Lebanon – Khiam area: Newly released Sentinel-2 satellite imagery (published and processed by the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem) shows what seems to be new Israeli ground activity in the southern neighbourhood of Khiam. Here's what's visible: - Newly paved road(s), as well as a road that appears to have been used heavily leading to it. - Newly dug up soil / paved areas. - Widespread damage throughout the city, very likely from air strikes. Conclusion: The furthest visible advance reaches ~5 km from the border, making it the deepest known advance so far. While it is always possible that the IDF has withdrawn or been pushed back, the imagery strongly suggests that they controlled this area at some point.

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Hello Everyone. In light of the current situation, I have decided to return (at least temporarily) to reporting about Lebanon. As some of you may know, I mapped out the war in 2024 (Under the name "Cheetah Intel - Project Cheetah"). Since the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalated yesterday, I have been working intensely to map out everything amidst the chaos. Now I am excited to announce Project Cheetah V2! Currently, I am actively mapping out: - Air strikes - Artillery shelling - Evacuation warnings - Ground incursions And more! I am putting in as much work as I can, but I am also just a human. While I am giving my absolute best at staying transparent and reliable, I can also make mistakes and map data may be inaccurate, false or baseless. Especially for air strikes and shelling, data may be inaccurate (as it is an ENORMOUS effort to verify every single strike). Any dates / times mentioned on the map are in local time. Please note that work is still in progress and some things are still to be added. Everything is based on OSINT (Publicly available information). And lastly, if you have any suggestions, just let me know! I am happy to adapt the map to what's best for you to view. View the map here: google.com/maps/d/viewer?…

@SAKR_LEBNAN According to reports, the IDF attempted to advance towards Taybeh, Aitaroun, Ramyeh - Qouzah - Salhaneh. However no details about the outcome of these movements. IDF also reportedly withdrew from Kfar Chouba outskirts.

@LebMonitor1 Good morning Any update on the ground movement?

Lebanon strike counter - 08.03.26 + 09.03.26 08.03.26: Based on various reports, a total of 96 individual attacks were recorded on Lebanese territory. Out of the 96 recorded attacks: - 80 were air strikes (including drone strikes). - 16 were artillery shelling. 09.03.26: Based on reports from various news outlets, a total of 98 attacks were recorded, out of which: - 76 were air strikes (again including drone strikes). - 22 were artillery shelling. This brings the total number of individual attacks on Lebanese territory since march 2 to ~833 (~873 if including the Nabi Chit operation), 722 (762 if including the Nabi Chit operation) out of which were air strikes, and 111 artillery shelling. Attached below is a map showing the approximate locations of the attacks during these two days (Based on the reports which were investigated), a map showing all attacks since march 2 (again, based on the reports which were investigated), as well as two graphs showing the approximate hourly distribution of attacks during these two days. Please note that all of this information is based entirely on public reports, and as the numbers get bigger, the margin of error increases as well. I cannot verify the authenticity of the data.

Hezbollah confirms in an official statement that they are currently engaging in clashes with Israeli ground forces after they infiltrated from the direction of the Serghaya plain (Syria). They also stated that approximately 15 IDF helicopters are involved in the operation.

❗ Approx one hour ago, a new IDF heliborne operation was reported in the Lebanese Beqaa valley. According to current reports, Israeli forces used helicopters to deploy in the Serghaya area (Syria, near the Lebanese border), and then infiltrated towards Nabi Chit on the ground. Clashes reportedly took place between the Israeli forces and Hezbollah. Reports also speak of Hezbollah downing an Israeli helicopter during the operation. As last time, this event is still unfolding and there is currently no confirmed information about anything related to the operation.