Hezbollah drone injures three Israeli soldiers near Lebanon border
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Updated · CBS New York · May 9
Hezbollah drone injures three Israeli soldiers near Lebanon border
11 articles · Updated · CBS New York · May 9
The Israeli army said one reservist was seriously hurt and a reserve officer and another reservist were moderately injured when the explosive drone fell on Saturday.
Israel said other Hezbollah drone attacks in southern Lebanon were intercepted or caused no casualties, as both sides traded accusations of violating the US-brokered ceasefire.
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May 2026 Drone Escalation: Hezbollah’s Fiber-Optic Drones Inflict Heavy Losses on Northern Israel and Challenge IDF Defenses
Overview
In early May 2026, Hezbollah dramatically escalated its drone warfare by deploying explosive-laden UAVs, including advanced First-Person View (FPV) drones, against Israeli Defense Forces in southern Lebanon. This marked a clear leap in Hezbollah's drone program, resulting in deadly attacks such as the killing of one Israeli soldier and wounding of several others. The use of these sophisticated drones highlights Hezbollah's growing technological capabilities and presents a serious challenge to Israel's military, signaling a new phase of asymmetric conflict along the Lebanon-Israel border.