Two Ghanaian soldiers serving with the United Nations in Southern Lebanon have been seriously injured. Their base was hit by a missile attack.

The incident occurred amid ongoing clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah.

The Ghana Armed Forces confirmed the injuries in a statement. The attack targeted the Ghanaian Battalion Headquarters.

The soldiers were critically wounded. Further details about their condition were not immediately released.

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon UNIFIL continues to operate in the region.

Ghana has a history of contributing troops to UN peacekeeping missions worldwide.

The military is providing support to the injured soldiers and their families.

Investigations into the missile attack are underway.