This is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to a copy of the statement of the Lebanese army.

It is noted that automatic fire was opened at the servicemen, grenades were used.

It is also reported that another soldier was seriously wounded.

Earlier, special forces of the Lebanese army detained members of underground terrorist cells associated with the Islamic State group. *

* "Islamic State" (IS) - the organization was recognized as terrorist by the decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of December 29, 2014.