(TRIPOLI, LEBANON) — Seven Lebanese soldiers were injured as their bus came under gunfire in Tripoli early Tuesday morning, after clashes left a young girl killed and seven people wounded.
A statement released by the Lebanese military said a bus carrying soldiers from Maaloula came under fire, leaving seven of the soldiers wounded. The army is reportedly searching for the attackers.
One soldier is said to be in critical condition.
Gunmen reportedly tossed stun grenades, stones, and Molotov cocktails at Lebanese Army soldiers between midnight and 3am, according to security sources.
An 8-year old girl died after being wounded in the Bab al-Tabbaneh area.