No Italian soldier died in the attack this afternoon in Lebanon, reported the general Massimo Fogari. The spokesman of the Defence Staff, has thus denied the rumors about the death of one or more military, the news spread quickly after the attack. Six peacekeepers were injured, however, along with three civilians Libyans.
"Two of the injuries are severe - added the Minister of Defense Ignazio La Russa - one risked losing an eye while the other has a tear in the carotid artery and has already been operated on." According to hospital sources in which they are hospitalized, but both are out of danger. The military are victims of the explosion of a bomb - probably 10 pounds and driven away - hidden behind a concrete barrier on the highway directly to the port city of Sidon, 40 kilometers south of Beirut.
"Two of the injuries are severe - added the Minister of Defense Ignazio La Russa - one risked losing an eye while the other has a tear in the carotid artery and has already been operated on." According to hospital sources in which they are hospitalized, but both are out of danger. The military are victims of the explosion of a bomb - probably 10 pounds and driven away - hidden behind a concrete barrier on the highway directly to the port city of Sidon, 40 kilometers south of Beirut.
