The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit cleared for publication on Thursday that Master Sergeant (Res.) Alexander Filin Hy’d, 29, from Haifa, a combat soldier serving in the 36th Division command post, was killed after an explosive device detonated in southern Lebanon.

Filin was killed while operating with IDF forces in southern Lebanon. The explosion also left an IDF reserve officer and another reserve soldier moderately wounded. A combat NCO, two reserve soldiers, and a female reserve soldier were additionally injured lightly in the incident.

The wounded soldiers were evacuated to hospitals for medical treatment, and their families were notified.

The attack took place at approximately 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, as a combat team was conducting a foot patrol in the Litani area. During the patrol, an explosive device was activated against the forces.

Earlier Wednesday morning, five IDF soldiers were wounded in two separate attacks involving Hezbollah explosive-laden drones. One soldier was seriously injured, two suffered moderate injuries, and two others sustained light injuries.

The first drone attack occurred around 6:00 a.m., when an explosive drone struck near a tank belonging to Givati Brigade combat forces operating in the Tibnin area of southern Lebanon. Four soldiers were wounded by shrapnel and were evacuated by helicopter to hospitals.

A short time later, a second explosive drone detonated on an evacuation vehicle, injuring another soldier. IDF forces responded by launching artillery fire toward terrorist infrastructure in the area.