Missile Strike in Lebanon Injures Austrian U.N. Troops

Eight Austrian soldiers part of the U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon suffered minor injuries from a missile strike at the Naqoura camp. The incident took place on Tuesday around lunchtime, according to Austrian Defense Ministry spokesperson Michael Bauer, who stated the cause remains unknown.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Vienna | Updated: 29-10-2024 20:19 IST | Created: 29-10-2024 20:19 IST
Missile Strike in Lebanon Injures Austrian U.N. Troops
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Eight Austrian soldiers, stationed with the United Nations peacekeeping forces in Lebanon, were injured in a missile strike within the Naqoura camp on Tuesday. The strike resulted in minor injuries, Austrian officials confirmed.

Defense Ministry spokesperson Michael Bauer reported the incident via social network X, noting that it occurred around lunchtime. Bauer emphasized that the responsible party for the missile attack has not yet been identified.

The soldiers involved sustained "light and superficial scrapes," according to Bauer. Further investigations are underway to determine the source of the strike.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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