An IDF reserve officer was moderately wounded Friday in an operational accident in southern Lebanon, according to Israeli military sources. The officer was injured by shrapnel from a grenade launcher of IDF forces. He was evacuated to a hospital for treatment and his family has been notified.
An IDF reserve officer was moderately wounded Friday in an operational accident in southern Lebanon, according to Israeli military sources. The officer was injured by shrapnel from a grenade launcher belonging to IDF forces. He was evacuated to a hospital for treatment and his family has been notified. The circumstances are under investigation.
Southern Lebanon has seen continued operational activity, with multiple IDF casualties reported in recent weeks from both combat engagements and accidents. As The Zioneer reported on June 7, four reserve soldiers were moderately wounded by an explosive drone; on June 29, a reservist commando was wounded by a blast; and on June 25, an IDF soldier was moderately wounded in an operational accident. No further details on Friday's incident are available.
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