Lebanese soldier killed, two injured in vehicle explosion
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The Lebanese Army announced on Saturday that one of its soldiers was killed and two other personnel were wounded following an explosion inside a military vehicle in southern Lebanon.
The deadly incident occurred in the Tyre district, highlighting the ongoing security challenges facing military personnel operating in the country's southern region.
Explosion inside military vehicle
According to a brief statement released by the military, the blast took place directly inside a Lebanese Army vehicle while it was located in the town of Al-Mansouri, within the Tyre district of southern Lebanon.
The explosion was triggered by a suspicious object inside the vehicle.
The blast immediately resulted in the killing of one soldier, while a military officer and another soldier sustained injuries.
Investigation launched
The Lebanese Army added that its competent authorities are actively following up on the necessary investigations.
Military investigators are working at the scene to uncover the exact circumstances surrounding the blast and to determine the precise details of how the suspicious object came to detonate inside the vehicle.
