Three Lebanese soldiers were killed on Sunday when a military intelligence patrol was ambushed in eastern Lebanon.
The patrol was pursuing a fugitive in a stolen vehicle in the Musharfeh – Hermel region when it was ambushed and came under fire.
Two soldiers were killed instantly and three were wounded in the shooting, announced the military in a statement.
One shooter was also killed and the fugitive was arrested.
A third soldier died later on Sunday after succumbing to his injuries.
Prime Minister Hassan Diab condemned the incident, saying attacks against the military were “attacks against Lebanon’s stability, which the army plays a major role in safeguarding.”
He called for the immediate arrest of the perpetrators to set an example to all those who deign to undermine the authority of the state.
The army has since operated patrols in the city.
