One dead after Lebanese army helicopter shot at
Thursday, 28 Aug 2008 11:01
One officer killed after Lebanese army helicopter comes under fire in country's south
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A Lebanese army helicopter has had to make an emergency landing in the country's south after coming under fire.
Army officials said one officer died in the incident, which took place during manoeuvres at the village of Sejoud.
The area in question is 20km from the
Israeli border, where in 2006 Hizbullah fighters fought a 33-day long conflict with the Jewish state.
More to follow.