Mine

Mine event in Baalbek-Hermel, Baalbek area, Lebanon on Sun 20th August 2017

20th August 2017

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A mine blast killed three Lebanese soldiers Sunday as they were heading to take part in an offensive against the Islamic State group along the border with Syria. Lebanon's army began its operation in the Jurud Ras Baalbek and Jurud al-Qaa region early on Saturday, and has already recaptured two thirds of the territory in the area.

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Baalbek-Hermel ( Baalbek area )

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