The Ministry of Defence has provided an updated medical briefing regarding the four Ghanaian soldiers injured in a missile strike on their base in southern Lebanon, confirming they are in stable condition and on a path to recovery.
The attack occurred on Friday, March 6, at the position of the Ghanaian Battalion Headquarters, part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). Two missiles struck the base amid escalating hostilities between the Israel Defence Forces and Hezbollah.
While initial reports indicated two critical casualties and one case of trauma, the Ministry has refined this assessment. Four soldiers who sustained minor injuries are now stable.
The most seriously injured soldier, who suffered trauma to both legs and the hip, was successfully evacuated to Beirut, where he underwent surgery Saturday morning. He is currently reported as stable and recuperating.
In addition to the casualties, the mission suffered logistical damage. A fire resulting from the attack destroyed the accommodation of 15 officers, resulting in the complete loss of personal belongings.
In response to the security breach, the Government of Ghana has lodged a formal complaint with the United Nations Headquarters, reiterating the imperative for all belligerents to respect the neutrality of peacekeeping personnel.
Diplomatic engagement has followed the incident. The Ministry confirmed a telephone conversation with Alice Rufo, France’s Minister Delegate to the Minister of Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs, who conveyed Paris’s solidarity.
France has also raised the matter at the UN, given the presence of its own peacekeepers in the region. Ghana has expressed its appreciation for the international support and affirmed its commitment to the safety of its troops serving under the UN flag.