Three soldiers wounded, one seriously, in Hezbollah drone attack near Metula

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

The Israeli military says an explosive-laden drone launched from Lebanon crashed and exploded in an area near the northern community of Metula earlier today, injuring three soldiers.

One of the troops is listed in serious condition, and the other two are lightly hurt as a result of the blast.

The IDF says it is investigating the incident.

Hezbollah claimed that the drone was armed with missiles that were launched at IDF targets in Metula.

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