Two Israeli soldiers killed in drone blast described as 'friendly fire' in northern Gaza
The Israeli army has opened an investigation and temporarily suspended use of the drone model involved in the incident, according to Anadolu Agency.
Two Israeli soldiers were killed in a drone blast described as a "friendly fire" incident in northern Gaza, according to reporting from Anadolu Agency.
The Israeli army has opened an investigation into the incident and has temporarily suspended operation of the type of drone involved, pending the outcome of the inquiry.
Details of incident remain limited
Further specifics about the circumstances of the blast, including the exact location and the unit involved, were not detailed in the available reporting.
Incidents involving unintended casualties from a military's own weapons systems, sometimes described as friendly fire, are periodically reported during active military operations, and are typically subject to internal investigation.
The Israeli military has not yet published findings from its investigation into the incident, according to information available at this time.
Sources
- 2 Israeli soldiers killed by drone blast in ‘friendly fire’ incident in northern Gaza — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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