Tragedy struck in southern Lebanon as three Lebanese soldiers lost their lives in an Israeli airstrike while attempting to evacuate wounded individuals. The incident occurred on the outskirts of the village of Yater, where an officer was among the casualties, as confirmed by the Lebanese Army.
Following the strike, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) were contacted for comment on the matter. The IDF, in a statement, disclosed ongoing ground raids targeting Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon. The IDF reported hitting over 160 Hezbollah targets, including launchers and infrastructure, resulting in the death of 20 militants within a day.