Israeli Army: Drone Attack on Binyamina Killed 4 Soldiers and Injured 7 Others

The Israeli army announced early Monday local time that a recent drone attack by Hezbollah on a base near Binyamina resulted in the deaths of four soldiers and injuries to seven others. According to Reuters, the Israeli army also stated that the families of the victims have been informed, and their names will be released to the public after completing formal and legal procedures. Daniel Hagari, spokesperson for the Israeli army, said that an investigation is underway regarding how a drone was able to infiltrate the area without triggering a warning siren and target a base. However, the Times of Israel reported earlier on Sunday, October 22, that it had discovered that the drones in question were of the 'Marsad' model, known in Iran as 'Ababil-T'. According to this report, the Israeli research institute 'Alma' states that the range of this drone is 120 kilometers, its maximum speed is 370 kilometers per hour, and its explosive payload capacity is up to 40 kilograms. Previously, Channel 12 of Israeli television reported that Hezbollah attacked Binyamina in northern Israel with two drones, of which the Israeli air defense managed to intercept and destroy only one. According to previous announcements by Israeli officials on Sunday, this drone attack resulted in injuries to at least 67 Israeli citizens, with the condition of three of the injured reported as critical.