The IDF issued a statement Tuesday regarding a Monday operation in which three soldiers were lightly injured.

Troops operating in southern Lebanon came under fire when Hezbollah terrorists launched a drone directly at their location. The soldiers immediately returned fire, eliminating the entire cell, according to the military.

The IDF also said that three soldiers sustained light injuries and were evacuated to a hospital for treatment. Their families have been notified, the military said.

The Israeli military vowed to protect the people of Israel from terror attacks and make Hezbollah pay a high price for its ill-fated decision to join the war on Iran’s behalf.

“The IDF will continue to operate decisively against the Hezbollah terrorist organization after it chose to join the hostilities and operate under the auspices of the Iranian regime,” the military declared in its statement. “The IDF will not allow harm to be caused to Israeli civilians.”