An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) launched by Hezbollah struck an Israeli army base, resulting in the deaths of four IDF soldiers on Sunday, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Following the incident, the IDF extended its condolences to the families of the deceased and requested the public to avoid spreading rumors or sharing the names of the injured, respecting the families’ privacy.
“Yesterday, a UAV launched by the Hezbollah terrorist organisation hit an army base. 4 IDF soldiers were killed in the incident. The IDF shares in the grief of the bereaved families and will continue to accompany them,” the IDF said in a post on X on Monday.
Yesterday, a UAV launched by the Hezbollah terrorist organization hit an army base.
4 IDF soldiers were killed in the incident.
The IDF shares in the grief of the bereaved families and will continue to accompany them.
We ask to refrain from spreading rumours and the names of…
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 13, 2024
“We ask to refrain from spreading rumours and the names of injured individuals, and to respect the families,” the statement continued.
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The attack reportedly occurred after the Israeli military detected five projectiles launched from Lebanon. Sirens were activated in several regions, including the Upper Galilee, Central Galilee, Western Galilee, Haifa Bay, and Carmel. Fortunately, all projectiles were intercepted by Israel’s air defense systems.
Earlier on Sunday, Israeli troops in southern Lebanon came under attack when a large barrage of anti-tank missiles was fired towards them. The IDF confirmed that two soldiers were severely injured, while others sustained light to moderate injuries.
In a post on X, the IDF stated, “Earlier today (Sunday), a large barrage of anti-tank missiles was fired toward IDF troops in southern Lebanon. During the attack, two IDF soldiers were severely injured and multiple other soldiers were lightly and moderately injured. Their families have been notified.”
An IDF tank, attempting to evacuate the injured soldiers amidst the ongoing attack, inadvertently backed into a UNIFIL post. However, once the enemy fire ceased and the injured soldiers were evacuated, the tank left the post. A smoke screen was deployed to aid the evacuation, ensuring the soldiers’ safety, while IDF forces maintained coordination with UNIFIL throughout the incident.
“An initial review showed that an IDF tank that was trying to evacuate injured soldiers while still under fire backed several meters into a UNIFIL post. Once the enemy fire stopped, and following the evacuation of the injured soldiers, the tank left the post. During the incident, a smoke screen was used to provide cover for the evacuation of the injured soldiers. IDF soldiers maintained coordination with UNIFIL. Throughout the entirety of the incident, no danger was posed to UNIFIL forces by the IDF activity,” the IDF added.
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