Beirut, March 27 (QNA) - Israeli occupation forces carried out a series of aerial and artillery strikes across southern Lebanon on Friday, according to Lebanese state media.

Heavy shelling was reported in the town of Hanine in the Bint Jbeil district, while a drone strike in Aita Al Shaab caused injuries.

Overnight, Israeli warplanes also hit several towns including Majdal Selm, Hadatha and Haris. Further strikes targeted the towns of Zibqin and Tayri, as well as an area between Ramadiya and Siddiqine, in continued cross-border escalation.

A Lebanese military source told Qatar News Agency (QNA) the army had repositioned some units away from the border, withdrawing five to seven kilometers inland to protect personnel amid ongoing Israeli incursions in several areas, including Khiam, Kfar Kila and Marjayoun.

The source added that at least five bridges in southern Lebanon, including the Qasmiyeh bridge, had been hit, in what appeared to be an effort to disrupt connectivity between southern areas and the rest of the country.

The Lebanese army, the source said, is currently focused on maintaining internal stability and preventing domestic unrest, particularly amid political divisions over the issue of arms control. (QNA)