Three Lebanese soldiers were killed in an Israeli airstrike that targeted an army post in southern Lebanon, the Lebanese army announced on Tuesday.
The attack occurred amid heightened tensions along the southern border. According to the army’s statement, the strike directly hit a military position, resulting in the deaths of three servicemen.
The Lebanese army condemned the strike as a breach of national sovereignty and called on international bodies to intervene and prevent further escalations. “This aggression constitutes a flagrant violation of Lebanese sovereignty,” the statement read.
Local residents reported hearing explosions and seeing plumes of smoke rising from the area. The strike has sparked concerns of increased hostilities in a region already fraught with political and security challenges.
Authorities are urging calm and have stressed the importance of maintaining stability. Further details regarding the incident and potential responses are expected in the coming days.
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Three Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli strike on southern Lebanon
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