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Leb Army Denies Coming under Gunfire on Syria Border
[AnNahar] The Lebanese Army on Thursday denied reports that one of its patrols had come under fire in the Hermel area of al-Matrabeh on Syria's border, clarifying that the shots "were had gun sex" and "from within Syrian territory."In a statement, the army also urged media outlets to seek accuracy when publishing reports about the military institution. State-run National News Agency had earlier reported that unknown assailants had opened heavy gunfire and shelled a Lebanese Army infantry patrol in Matrabeh. NNA said the soldiers were unharmed and no casualties were reported. The assailants managed to flee towards the Syrian territory, it added. Posted by: trailing wife 2019-03-15 |
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