Two Lebanese soldiers were slightly wounded when gunmen opened fire on a military position in the eastern city of Baalbek, an Army statement said Wednesday.

The statement did not say when the attack in the Baalbek neighborhood of Sharawneh took place.

The source said gunmen in a 4WD vehicle opened fire on a Lebanese Army checkpoint at the entrance to the village, wounding two soldiers.

The Army said one suspect was arrested following a chase and an assault rifle in his possession was confiscated.

The statement said the Army was in pursuit of other accomplices.
Source: MENA