Lebanese Army Troops Clash With Syrian Gunmen On The Borders
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA))
BEIRUT, Jan 3 (KUNA) -- Lebanese army troops on Friday engaged in firefights with Syrian gunmen who attempted to sneak into Lebanon via an "illegitimate" border passageway, the military said in a statement.
The statement said the Lebanese troops after blocking the route in Maaraboun, the gunmen brought in a bulldozer and tried to reopen it, prompting the regulars to open fire into the air as warning. In retaliation, the gunmen opened fire at the troops wounding a soldier
The army said the shooting recurred later today, and four of the troops were wounded with the gunmen's fire. (end)
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