Lebanese Army Officer and Two Soldiers Die in Ammunition Blast
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Synopsis
On April 21, a Lebanese army officer and two soldiers were killed in an ammunition explosion in southern Lebanon. The incident took place during the transportation of ammunition, leading to civilian injuries as well. Investigations are ongoing as the region experiences heightened tensions from ongoing conflicts.
Key Takeaways
- A Lebanese army officer and two soldiers died in an ammunition explosion.
- The explosion occurred during transport in Nabatieh Governorate.
- Investigations are underway by specialized army units.
- The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has escalated, resulting in many casualties.
- Israeli airstrikes continue despite a ceasefire agreement.
Beirut, April 21 (NationPress) A Lebanese army officer along with two soldiers lost their lives due to an ammunition explosion in southern Lebanon, as per a statement from the army's Directorate of Guidance.
The statement revealed that multiple civilians sustained injuries during the explosion that occurred on Sunday while ammunition was being transported by a military vehicle in the Braiqaa area of Nabatieh Governorate.
Specialized army units are currently carrying out investigations to determine the details of the incident, according to the statement.
An anonymous Lebanese security source informed Xinhua that since the onset of the cross-border conflict involving Hezbollah and Israel on October 8, 2023, the death toll among Lebanese army personnel has reached 49.
Additionally, two operatives from Hezbollah were killed earlier on Sunday in separate Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, as per the same security source.
In related news, Israel's military reported new airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Sunday night, targeting Hezbollah military sites in Nabatieh, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) confirmed that they struck several launchers and a military infrastructure site utilized by Hezbollah.
Earlier that day, the military targeted the Houla area in southern Lebanon, resulting in the death of a militant identified as Hezbollah's head of engineering in the Odaisseh region.
Despite a ceasefire agreement that took effect in November 2024, Israeli forces have persisted in conducting sporadic strikes within Lebanon, alleging they aim to neutralize Hezbollah-related threats.
