Eight Austrian soldiers from the Unifil mission in Lebanon were injured

Eight Austrian soldiers members of the United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) they remained slightly injured in a missile attack on the Naqoura field, near the border with Israel. “We condemn this attack in the strongest possible terms and demand that it be immediately investigated,” the Austrian Defense Ministry said in a statement, adding that it was unclear where the attack came from.

None of the soldiers needed emergency medical attention, he said. “This afternoon a rocket hit UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura, setting fire to the vehicle workshop,” Unifil wrote in a statement. “The peacekeepers were not in the bunkers at the time. Some peacekeepers suffered minor injuries, but fortunately no one was seriously injured. The rocket was fired from north of the UNIFIL headquarters, probably from Hezbollah or an affiliated group. We have opened an investigation into the incident.” “We remind Hezbollah and all actors of their obligation to ensure the safety of United Nations personnel and property. Any deliberate attack against them is a serious violation of international humanitarian law and Resolution 1701.”