BINT JBEIL, LEBANON (VINnews) – Israeli soldiers from the Paratroopers Brigade killed three terrorists in a firefight overnight in the southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil, the Israel Defense Forces said Tuesday. Ten IDF soldiers were wounded in the clash.

The incident occurred during an operational activity in the Hezbollah stronghold, where troops encountered a cell of three operatives who opened fire on them, the military said.

Three soldiers were severely injured, one was moderately wounded and six sustained light injuries, according to the IDF.

In response, the soldiers returned fire, eliminating two terrorists and striking the area from which the attack originated. A third terrorist was spotted attempting to flee and was also struck and killed, the military reported. Footage released by the IDF shows the identification and strike on the fleeing terrorist.

The clash took place amid ongoing IDF operations in Bint Jbeil as part of the 98th Division’s efforts, which include the Paratroopers Brigade, to clear Hezbollah infrastructure in the area. The town has seen intense fighting in recent days as Israeli forces press their offensive in southern Lebanon.

The IDF has published additional footage and photos documenting soldiers’ activities in Bint Jbeil.