Hezbollah says it detonated four explosive devices against 'infiltrating' Israeli troops

Hezbollah on Thursday said its forces detonated four explosive devices on Israeli troops in border towns as the Israeli army attempted a ground invasion on southern Lebanon.

"In support of our steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, in solidarity with their brave and honourable resistance, in defence of Lebanon and its people, and in response to the barbaric Israeli assault on cities, villages, and civilians, our fighters detonated a total of four explosive devices against the infiltrating Israeli enemy forces in the towns of Maroun al-Ras and Yaroun today, Thursday, from the early hours of dawn until 12:00 noon. These explosions caused significant and heavy losses among the enemy forces," a statement published by Hezbollah-linked media outlets said. 

The Israeli army said eight of its soldiers were killed in combat with Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon since yesterday.