A United Nations peacekeeper has been killed and two others injured after a projectile struck a UN position in southern Lebanon, according to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
The incident occurred near the village of Adchit Al-Qusayr in the Marjayoun district, where mortar shelling hit a UNIFIL site late the previous night. One peacekeeper later died from his injuries, while two colleagues were wounded.
UNIFIL confirmed the casualties in a statement and said it has launched an investigation to determine the origin of the shelling. The mission stated that it is currently unclear where the projectile came from and urged all parties to respect international obligations to protect UN personnel, according to news agencies.
The incident comes amid heightened tensions in southern Lebanon, where cross-border fire and military activity have intensified in recent months, placing UN peacekeepers operating along the Blue Line at increased risk.
UN officials have not attributed responsibility for the attack and continue to assess the circumstances surrounding the incident.
