00:00An Israeli Merkava Mk-4 is shown heavily damaged inside rubble-filled northern Gaza
00:04following a close-range anti-armor ambush by al-Qasim brigades. The engagement consistent
00:10with a very short-range assault, most likely involving a shawaz-style-shaped explosive charge
00:15or close-placed anti-tank device, delivered directly onto the tank's vulnerable side or
00:20rear arc. The visual pattern suggests fighters operating at extremely close distance possibly
00:25emerging from concealed positions or tunnel-linked movement placing the charge and withdrawing
00:30immediately before detonation. The explosion signature and post-blast flash indicate a high
00:35energy-shaped detonation designed to penetrate side armor and disrupt internal systems rather
00:41than a long-range missile strike. Damage concentration on the running gear and lower hull strongly suggests
00:46a mobility kill, likely disabling tracks, suspension, and battlefield maneuverability.
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