IDF says aircraft that hit Metula home was UAV, not explosive drone

Following an investigation, the IDF clarifies that the aircraft that struck a home in the northern town of  Metula earlier today was an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and not an explosive-laden drone as previously suspected.

The IDF says troops were dispatched to the scene alongside additional security forces.

UAVs typically refer to larger, military-grade remotely piloted aircraft, whereas drones often refer to smaller, commercially available quadcopters that can be modified to carry explosives.

According to the military, Hezbollah apparently launched three UAVs in the incident. One crashed in Metula, another fell inside Israeli territory near the Lebanese border, and a third crashed in an area where troops were operating in southern Lebanon.

No injuries were reported in any of the incidents.