UNIFIL says HQ in southwest Lebanon hit by artillery shell

15 November 2024, 10:04 pm

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The UN observer force in Lebanon UNIFIL says a 155mm live artillery shell hit its headquarters in the southwestern Lebanese town of Chamaa.

“The shell did not detonate and Italian bomb disposal experts swiftly secured the area, removed the ordnance and conducted a controlled detonation,” UNIFIL says, adding that no one was injured and only minor damages were incurred to the base’s gym.

UNIFIL personnel were in shelters during the strike.

“We strongly remind all actors of their obligations to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel and properties. Deliberate attacks on peacekeepers are a grave violation of international humanitarian laws and of the UN Security Council Resolution 1701,” UNIFIL adds.