The Lebanese military confirmed the incident and described it as an Israeli attack. The strike reportedly hit an army vehicle travelling along the road in the Nabatieh region, an area near Lebanon’s southern border that has experienced repeated security incidents amid ongoing regional tensions.

According to Lebanese security sources cited by international media, the senior officer who was killed held the rank of colonel. His driver was also among those killed in the attack. However, the identities of the victims had not been officially released at the time of reporting.

The Lebanese Armed Forces stated that several personnel lost their lives in the strike. No further details regarding the total number of casualties or the circumstances surrounding the movement of the military vehicle were immediately provided.

The incident adds to a series of security-related developments in southern Lebanon, where military activity and cross-border exchanges have occurred in recent months. The Nabatieh–Khardali route is located within a region that has frequently drawn attention because of its proximity to areas affected by military operations.

The Israeli military, formally known as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), did not issue an immediate comment on the reported strike. As a result, there was no official Israeli response available regarding the circumstances of the attack, its intended target, or the claims made by the Lebanese military.

The Lebanese army’s statement remains the primary official account of the incident. International media reports citing Lebanese security sources have corroborated the deaths of the colonel and his driver, although official identification of the victims remains pending.

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The situation continues to be monitored by Lebanese authorities. Further information is expected once official investigations and identification procedures are completed.