Four Ghanaian soldiers serving in Lebanon with the United Nations peacekeeping mission have been injured. The soldiers were hurt when a missile struck their battalion headquarters.
The Ghana Armed Forces confirmed the incident. They stated that the attack also caused damage to some accommodation buildings.
Officers whose living quarters were destroyed have been re-equipped and rehoused. The Ghana Armed Forces are ensuring the welfare of their personnel. This is according to a Named official.
The soldiers are part of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon UNIFIL. Ghana has a long history of contributing troops to UN peacekeeping operations globally.
The specific cause of the missile attack is under investigation. The military did not provide details on the severity of the injuries sustained by the four soldiers.
Authorities are working to ensure the safety and security of all Ghanaian peacekeepers in the region. They are also assessing the damage to the base facilities.