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IDF Official Says Tank Disaster That Killed 52nd Battalion Commander Was Caused by External Hit

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A senior IDF officer said the tank incident that killed Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon, commander of Battalion 52, was caused by an external strike. He said the hit was likely from a drone or anti-tank weapon, not an accident.

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  • IDF says the fatal tank incident was caused by an external strike.
  • Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon, commander of Battalion 52, was killed.
  • The army suspects a drone or anti-tank weapon, not an accident.
IDF Official Says Tank Disaster That Killed 52nd Battalion Commander Was Caused by External Hit
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A senior IDF officer said the tank disaster in which Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon, commander of Battalion 52, was killed was caused by an external strike, not by an accident.

According to the officer, the tank was hit by either a drone or an anti-tank weapon. He said the incident should not be understood as a mechanical failure or other accidental cause.

The statement was given publicly as the army’s initial assessment of the fatal event. No further details were provided about the exact weapon used, the timing of the strike, or any additional casualties.

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