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Initial Probe Says Explosive Drone Penetrated Tank After Anti-Tank Missile Strike, Killing Four Soldiers
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First reported by Kan News · Jun 20, 2026
What happened
An initial IDF probe says Hezbollah used anti-tank missiles and an explosive drone that entered a tank and detonated inside, killing four soldiers. The tank has not yet been recovered from southern Lebanon, delaying the full investigation.
- 01Hezbollah combined anti-tank missile fire with an explosive drone attack.
- 02The drone reportedly entered the tank through the rear corridor and exploded inside.
- 03Four soldiers from Battalion 52 were killed, including Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimchon and Sgt. Yoav Klein.
- 04The IDF says the explosion was not caused by a technical malfunction.
- 05The tank has not yet been extracted from southern Lebanon, delaying the final probe.
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