Tel aviv: The Israeli military announced the death of a master sergeant during combat operations near the border with Lebanon.

According to Anadolu Agency, the soldier was killed in a drone attack on Sunday in northern Israel.

The army identified the soldier as Master Sgt. Alexander Glovanyov, 47, and reported that he was killed after the Hezbollah group launched multiple explosive-laden drones toward an area near the Lebanese border. This information has been corroborated by several Israeli media outlets.

The Israeli army continues to conduct daily strikes in Lebanon and exchange fire with Hezbollah despite a ceasefire that has been in place since April 17 and later extended to mid-May. Israel's attacks on Lebanon since March 2, following the onset of the Iran war in late February, have resulted in 2,846 fatalities, 8,693 injuries, and the displacement of over 1 million people. The country also maintains a "buffer zone" on Lebanese territory.

In a bid to ease tensions, the United States is set to host peace talks between Israel and Lebanon on May 14-15 in Washington, DC.