Lebanese army units liberated Jabal al-Kheshin during the second phase of operations on Sunday, while combat engineering units are working to clear the land of mines left behind by ISIL terrorist group after being defeated under Army blows, NNA reported.
The army seized 30 square kilometers of territory from the hands of the ISIL terrorist group on the second day of its eastern border operation, an army spokesman said.
An army vehicle was subjected to a landmine explosion on the way to Njasa-Joroud Arsal roundabout, resulting in the death of three soldiers and the critical injury of a fourth soldier who was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention, an Army Command communiqué indicated on Sunday.
Army Chief, General Joseph Aoun, checked Sunday afternoon on military units as they continue to carry out the “Fajr al-Joroud” operation against terrorists in Ras Baalbek and al-Qaa outskirts.
The Lebanese army on Saturday had launched a military campaign against ISIL terrorists in the northeastern outskirts of al-Qaa and Ras Baalbek, regaining control over several heights and positions.
Source: Al-Manar Website and NNA
