BEIRUT (AA): An Israeli drone went down and another exploded in southernLebanon early Sunday, an official with Lebanese group Hezbollah said.

One drone crashed over the Moawwad neighborhood in southern Lebanon aftermidnight and its debris were taken to a safe place by Hezbollah members,Lebanese channel LBC1 said, citing the official, who was unnamed.

Another drone exploded in the same area, the official said.

There was no comment from Israel on the report.

The incident came hours after Israel announced it carried out airstrikes inSyria against what it said positions of an Iran-aligned group in thewar-torn country.