Two Ghanaian soldiers serving as peacekeepers have been severely injured in southern Lebanon. Missiles struck their base on March 24 2026.
The attack occurred on a position manned by Ghanaian troops under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon UNIFIL.
Fighting has intensified between the Israeli Defense Forces and the Lebanese group Hezbollah in the region.
In addition to the two critically injured soldiers one other peacekeeper sustained trauma from the strike.
The Ghana Armed Forces have acknowledged the incident. They are providing support to the affected soldiers.
The UNIFIL mission aims to maintain peace and stability in southern Lebanon.
Ghana has a long history of contributing troops to UN peacekeeping operations worldwide.
Further details on the attack and the condition of the injured soldiers are expected.