REPORT: Lebanese army controls hills amid ongoing clashes

The Lebanese army units consisted of infantry; armored vehicles, tanks and artillery have seized control on Sunday of the Dhalil al-Aqraa Hill in the outskirts between Ras Baalbek and al-Fakiha.

 

The army also controlled the al-Zunnar Fort, which separates between Wadi Hmayed and the Shbib region in the northern outskirts of Arsal.

 

The Dhalil al-Aqraa Hill is considered one of the most important hills that overlook Islamic State’s positions.

 

The army raised Lebanese flags on the two posts, amid ongoing heavy clashes” and army troops were combing the region.