Two IDF reserves soldiers were killed in a Hezbollah-claimed explosive-laden drone attack against an army position near Metula in northern Israel yesterday afternoon, the military announces.
The IDF says it attempted, but failed, to intercept the explosive drone that ultimately struck and killed the soldiers.
The pair are named as Master Sgt. (res.) Dan Kamkagi, 31, from Kfar Oranim, and Master Sgt. (res) Nahman Natan Hertz, 31, from Elazar. Both served in the 551st Brigade’s 6551st Battalion.
Another soldier was lightly hurt in the attack, the military adds.
Their deaths bring the toll of troops killed in attacks on the Lebanon border since October 8 to 13.