Israeli drones drop explosives on Mansouri in southern Lebanon

Several explosions rattled the southern Lebanese town of Mansouri on Saturday after Israeli military drones released explosive devices over the area, Lebanese officials said. The blasts caused damage to residential structures and public infrastructure, and local emergency services reported a number of injuries, though the exact casualty count has not yet been confirmed. Security forces sealed off the site and began a preliminary investigation, while the Lebanese army dispatched additional troops to the vicinity to maintain public order.

The incident occurs amid heightened tensions along the Israel‑Lebanon border, where both sides have exchanged fire in recent weeks. Lebanon’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the strike as a violation of Lebanese sovereignty and called for an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council. Israeli military spokespeople, when contacted, declined to comment on the operation. International observers noted the potential for escalation and urged restraint from all parties while investigations into the drone attack continue.