(MENAFN- QNA) Unidentified gunmen opened fire at a Lebanese Army bus in northern region of Akkar early on Friday killing a soldier,the Army directorate said.
Shortly after the deadly shooting that occurred in the town of Al-Bireh, local residents blocked roads in protest of the fatal attack and to
demonstrate solidarity with the military, Lebanese National News Agency reported.
A soldier died in an identical incident in the north a week ago. The army is currently involved in carrying out special precautions in
northern and eastern Lebanon in face of hit-and-run attacks by gunmen.
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