Volansky was killed when an anti-tank missile was fired at a tank belonging to a Golani Brigade combat team operating in southern Lebanon.
By The IDF Club
The Israel Defense Forces cleared for publication the name of an IDF soldier who was killed in combat in southern Lebanon.
The fallen soldier was identified as Sgt. Aviad Elchanan Volansky, 21, from Jerusalem, a tank crewman in Battalion 77 of the 7th Armored Brigade, known as the “Sa’ar MiGolan” formation.
Volansky was killed when an anti-tank missile was fired at a tank belonging to a Golani Brigade combat team operating in southern Lebanon. The missile struck the tank during combat operations in the area.
Four additional IDF soldiers were lightly wounded in the incident, including two officers and two soldiers from Battalion 77. The wounded soldiers were evacuated for medical treatment.
Volansky is the son of Brig. Gen. (res.) Yair Volansky, a former commander of the 401st Armored Brigade and former commander of Battalion 77, who currently serves as the defense establishment’s comptroller.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement following Volansky’s death, expressing condolences to the family.
“My wife and I extend our deepest condolences to the family of armored corps soldier Sgt. Aviad Elchanan Volansky, who fell in battle in Lebanon,” Netanyahu said. “Together with all the citizens of Israel, we embrace his family. Aviad fought with strength and bravery against those who seek our lives.”
