QANTARA (VINnews) – An Israeli soldier was killed and another was moderately wounded Thursday when Hezbollah detonated an explosive drone near troops in southern Lebanon, the Israeli military said.

Sgt. Liem Ben Hamo, 19, of the Golani Brigade’s 13th Battalion from Herzliya, was killed in the attack, the IDF announced.

Hezbollah launched two explosive-laden drones toward Israeli forces stationed in the village of Qantara, according to the military. Troops intercepted one drone, but the second struck nearby, causing the casualties.

The soldiers were evacuated from the area as the IDF struck Hezbollah infrastructure in response, the military said.

Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the attack, saying its fighters targeted two Israeli tanks in Qanatara with drones.

The incident comes amid ongoing cross-border clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.