Five IDF soldiers were wounded in southern Lebanon when an explosive drone operated by Hezbollah hit their location on Wednesday, according to a statement from the IDF.
The drone reportedly detonated near a tank belonging to the Givati Brigade in southern Lebanon early in the morning, according to Hebrew media.
The explosion caused shrapnel injuries to four soldiers, who were escorted to an evacuation vehicle. A few minutes later, another explosive drone struck the evacuation vehicle, injuring an additional soldier.
The first four soldiers were safely delivered for further medical treatment at a hospital following both strikes. The fifth soldier, injured during the rescue, was evacuated by helicopter.
Families of the soldiers have been notified of the incident.
This is a developing story.
Avi Ashkenazi contributed to this report.