Gaza: IDF tank shield accidentally sets off explosives

Windbreaker system misidentifies target, accidentally sets off explosives. No injuries, damage reported. IDF launches investigation
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IDF tank defense system "Windbreaker" was accidentally set off Thursday in the northern Gaza Strip in the direction of a nearby military vehicle.
The reason was most likely a misidentification of the vehicle as hostile, prompting the tank to set off explosives. The explosives hit an open area, and no injuries were reported.
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The IDF has launched an investigation into the incident.
IDF tank incident (Video: Defense Ministry)  
(צילום: דוברות משרד הביטחון)
Following the incident, the brigade ceased activity, and technical teams are looking into the tank systems.
In response, the IDF's Spokesperson's Unit states: "In the afternoon, the Windbreaker system was set off at the northern Gaza Strip. It was a false operation. No one was injured and no damage was reported. The incident is under investigation."
Earlier Thursday, a tank accident at an IDF training base in the south left two soldiers mildly injured. Damage was caused to the tank, and the circumstances of the event are under investigation.
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