A tragic incident in the southern Gaza Strip claimed the life of an Israeli soldier during combat operations on Monday.

The fallen soldier was identified as Staff Sgt. Danilo Mocanu, 20, a member of the 7th Armored Brigade’s 82nd Battalion, from Holon.

An initial IDF investigation revealed that Mocanu was killed when a building collapsed following the detonation of an explosive device.

The IDF also reported that another soldier sustained minor injuries in the same incident.