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The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) admitted on June 17 that five of its soldiers were injured, including one seriously, in southern Lebanon as a result of drone strikes carried out by Hezbollah.
In one incident, a first-person view (FPV) suicide quadcopter exploded next to a tank in the town of Kfar Tebnit, close to the city of Nabatieh. As a result of shrapnel from the blast, four soldiers were injured. A second similar drone exploded right after on a vehicle being used to evacuate the wounded troops, injuring a fifth soldier.
According to the IDF, one of the soldiers wounded is listed in serious condition, two are moderately hurt, and two are in good condition.
In recent weeks, the IDF has begun taking more casualties in southern Lebanon after further expanding its control in the region.
Israeli troops crossed the Litani River’s 90-degree bend, just across from the border town of Metula, and stormed the strategic Beaufort Castle, which overlooks the Galilee Panhandle in northern Israel, as well as Nabatieh in southern Lebanon.
In addition to the casualties, the IDF has been taking some serious material losses, mainly caused by Hezbollah’s drone units.
In recent days, the group released videos showing drone strikes on two Namer armored personnel carriers, two Humvee armored vehicles, and for the first time a M109 Doher self-propelled howitzer. All the strikes were carried out using fiber optic-guided FPV suicide quadcopters, which are completely immune to jamming.
Recent reports from Hebrew and Arab media suggest that Israel is working to further expand its control in southern Lebanon, despite the recent peace deal between the United States and Iran. The main target is said to be Nabatieh, a stronghold of Hezbollah.
While Israeli troops are indeed advancing, the intensity of strikes have gone significantly in recent days. This may be just a tactical pause, however.
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