The Israeli military reported that one of its drones was shot down over southern Lebanon. According to the army, the drone was brought down by Hezbollah using a surface-to-air missile. The Lebanese armed group Hezbollah also claimed responsibility, saying it had downed an Israeli Hermes 450Z drone over the Nabatieh area, as reported by Al Jazeera.

The incident has heightened tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border, an area already prone to periodic clashes and military exchanges. Both sides confirmed the downing of the drone, though no further details were provided about casualties or damage.

The development is expected to further strain the fragile security situation in the border region, with observers noting increased volatility following the latest confrontation.