The Lebaneseresistance movement,Hezbollah,says its top military commander Mustafa Badreddinewas killed by Takfiri terrorist groups in Syria, adding his death will boost the movement'sresolve to fight the extremist militants.
In a statement released on Saturday, Hezbollah said investigation shows thatBadreddine's death was caused by artillery shelling by the militants near the Damascus International Airport.
Investigations have showed that the explosion, which targeted one of our bases , and which led to the martyrdom of Badreddine, was the result of artillery bombardment carried out by Takfiri groups in the area, the statement read.
Badreddine's killingwill only boost Hezbollah's "will and intention to continue fighting these criminal gangs,"the statement added.
It emphasized that the Lebanese resistance movement is engaged in a war against the United States and the Israeli regime, with terrorist groups active on the frontline.
Hezbollah fighters are combating alongside the Syrian government forces against a range of terrorist groups operating in the war-torn Arab country, including Daesh and the al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Nusra Front.
On Friday, Hezbollah announced Badreddine's death and heldamilitary funeral for him in southern Beirut.
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Adnan (C-L) and Hassan Badreddine (C-R), brothers of top Hezbollah commander Mustafa Badreddine, mourn next to his casket during the funeral in the Ghobeiry neighbourhood of southern Beirut, Lebanon, May 13, 2016. AFP[/caption]The 55-year-old Hezbollah commander led Hezbollah's military wing whichis helping the Syrian government drive out foreign-backed Takfiri terrorists from Syria.
Badreddine also directedmilitary operationsagainst the Israeli invasionofLebanon and was a frequent target of attempts byTel Aviv, Washington and its allies to assassinate or capture him.
He was the cousin and brother-in-law of top Hezbollah commanderImad Mughniyeh, who was assassinated by Israelin 2008.
By Press TV
