IDF says soldier killed by drone near Lebanon border
The Israeli military reported that a staff sergeant died in a drone strike near the Lebanese border on Saturday evening. Two other soldiers were wounded in the same incident.
jpost.comThe IDF announced on Saturday evening that Staff Sgt. Noam Hamburger was killed by an explosive drone strike near the Lebanese border. Hamburger served as a technology and maintenance soldier in Battalion 9 of the 401st Armored Brigade, the military said. His family has been notified.
Incident details During the incident, another IDF soldier was severely wounded and a non-commissioned officer was lightly wounded. The wounded soldiers were evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment, and their families were also notified, the IDF said. This is a developing story.
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Military families received official notification of casualties.
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Wounded soldiers began receiving hospital treatment.
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