The spokesperson for the Al-Qassam Brigades, Abu Obeida, confirmed that "the Mujahideen of Al-Qassam were able to completely or partially destroy 42 military vehicles last week." He added: "Our Mujahideen eliminated 22 Zionist soldiers from point-blank range, in addition to causing dozens of casualties in 52 different military operations that targeted the invading Zionist forces with shells, anti-fortification explosives, personnel firearms, and sniper weapons. A house was demolished, and 4 entrances to tunnels and a minefield were detonated against enemy soldiers. An air-to-ground missile was also launched at a helicopter in the skies over the sector. Our Mujahideen shot down a 'Hermes 900' reconnaissance drone and seized a 'Skylark' drone and two other drones. They also bombarded headquarters, field command rooms, and military build-up sites with mortar shells and short-range missiles along all fronts of the battle. An intense rocket barrage was directed toward 'Tel Aviv' and its surroundings."