French Soldier Killed, 3 Wounded in Lebanon Peacekeeper Attack
A French soldier was killed and three others wounded in an attack on UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, according to French President Emmanuel Macron.
Tragedy struck the United Nations peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon, as a French soldier was killed and three others were wounded in an attack on Saturday morning. The incident occurred in the volatile region, where the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has been stationed to maintain stability and security.
According to French President Emmanuel Macron, the fallen soldier was identified as Staff Sgt. Florian Montorio from the 17th Parachute Engineer Regiment. The president expressed his condolences to the soldier's family and vowed to support the wounded peacekeepers in their recovery.
Source: Associated Press
