On Wednesday afternoon, rocket fire was reported in the area where the Polish Military Contingent in Lebanon operates, the Operational Command of the Armed Forces reported. As reported, “a shelter alarm was announced and soldiers went to the shelters in accordance with security procedures.” It was added that no military or staff members were injured as a result of the incident.
Announcement of the Operational Command of the Armed Forces regarding the Polish Military Contingent in Lebanon appeared on social media on Wednesday before 6 p.m.
“Today in the afternoon, in the area of responsibility of IRISHPOLBATT, within which the UNIFIL National Military Contingent operates, rocket fire was reported, most likely by Hezbollah forces towards Israel,” it was written.
As reported, “immediately after observing the rocket fire, a shelter alarm was announced and the soldiers went to the shelters in accordance with safety procedures.”
“Directly above the UNP 2-45 base (Camp Shamrock), where Polish soldiers are stationed, the missiles were most likely intercepted by Israeli anti-missile systems. The remains of one of the intercepted missiles fell onto the base without causing any injuries to personnel or infrastructure,” it was reported.
It was added that no soldiers or employees of the Polish Contingent in the Republic of Lebanon were harmed as a result of the incident.
It was stated that “The Operational Command of the Armed Forces is monitoring the situation on the Israeli-Lebanese border and is taking all possible steps to ensure the maximum safety of Polish soldiers.”
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