Seven IDF soldiers were injured after an explosive drone impact in southern Lebanon, the IDF announced on Wednesday.
One soldier was severely injured, one officer was moderately injured, and two soldiers were moderately injured.
An additional officer and two soldiers were lightly injured in the same incident.
The injured soldiers were evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment, and their families were notified of the incident.
Earlier on Wednesday, the IDF announced that the 401st Brigade Commander, Col. Meir Biderman, was severely injured, and one reserve officer was moderately injured by another explosive drone impact in southern Lebanon.
An additional non-commissioned officer was lightly injured during the same incident.
The injured soldiers were also evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment, and their families were notified of the incident.
The IDF announced that, as Biderman undergoes treatment for his injuries, his position will be temporarily filled by the current Brigade Chief of Staff, Col. (Res.). H.
Previous 401st Brigade Commander killed in combat in Gaza
Biderman’s predecessor and the 401st Brigade’s previous commander, Col. Ehsan Daxa, was killed in combat in northern Gaza on October 20, 2024.
According to a Walla report at the time, Daxa was killed after his tank hit an explosive device.
