Lebanese Army suffers 11 deaths in ongoing battles with militants
The Lebanese Army has suffered at least 11 deaths since outbreak of
fierce clashes with militant gunmen in northern Lebanon four days ago,
according to latest official reports.
The reports indicated that
precarious calm prevailed at the hot spots in the northern city of
Tripoli early today, where the army troops continued to exchanging
gunfire with the militants in various sectors. In the town of Bahnin,
located some 10 km north of the city center, a soldier died and another
suffered serious injuries during overnight clashes.
In Bab
Al-Tebbaneh, a sector considered a main stronghold for the militants in
the city, thousands of civilians were seen fleeing their homes against
the background of gunfire blasts.
Tripoli and surrounding areas have
witnessed recurring clashes between the government troops and gunmen,
affiliated to the Syrian opposition. (and)
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Source: kuna.net.kw
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