Ghana Troops Injured After Missile Attack on UN Peacekeeping Base in Lebanon

The Ghana Armed Forces has confirmed that its battalion headquarters deployed under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) came under missile attack amid escalating hostilities in southern Lebanon.

According to a press release issued by the Department of Public Relations at the General Headquarters in Burma Camp, Accra, the attack occurred as fighting between Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) and Hezbollah continues to intensify in the region.

In the statement dated March 6, 2026, the military claimed that the strikes were carried out on the position of the Ghanaian battalion during the evening hours.

There were concerns about the safety of the peacekeeping forces operating in the area.

The Ghana Armed Forces indicated that the incident forms part of the broader fallout from the ongoing exchanges of fire between the warring parties in southern Lebanon.

“The Ghana Armed Forces wishes to inform the general public that as a fallout of the current ongoing IDF and Hezbollah exchanges in Southern Lebanon, the Ghanaian Battalion Headquarters in United Nations Interim Force (UNIFIL), Lebanon came under two missile attacks between 1745 and 1752 hours local time today,” the statement read.

Soldiers Injured and Facility Destroyed

The military confirmed that the attack left several soldiers injured while also causing extensive damage to infrastructure at the base.

Authorities said two soldiers sustained critical injuries while another was left traumatised following the missile strikes.

“Two soldiers are critically injured, while one other has been traumatised. Additionally, the Officers’ Mess facility also got hit and has been burnt down completely,” the statement said.

Military officials added that the injured personnel are currently receiving urgent medical care at a secured underground facility.

According to the Ghana Armed Forces, medical teams have stabilised the wounded soldiers as arrangements are being made to transfer them to a specialised facility for advanced treatment.

“The injured are receiving treatment at the Level One Medical Bunker and are currently stable while arrangements are underway for their evacuation to the UNIFIL Headquarters Referral Hospital,” the statement explained.

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Troops in Underground Bunkers

Despite the attack, the Ghana Armed Forces has given the public reassurance that all the troops who remained at the battalion headquarters are safe as they have taken shelter in reinforced underground bunkers.

The military urged calm while monitoring developments in the conflict zone.

“The Ghana Armed Forces assures the general public to remain calm amidst the fragile situation as troops are currently safe in underground bunkers,” the statement added.

The incident highlights the risks that peacekeepers face while in conflict zones.

This is especially true as the situation between Israel and Hezbollah continues to deteriorate in the southern region of Lebanon.

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Ghana Government Protests to the United Nations

Meanwhile, the Government of Ghana has formally protested the incident through diplomatic channels, calling for greater protection for peacekeeping personnel operating under the United Nations mission.

“Meanwhile, the Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has protested the unfortunate incident at the United Nations’ HQ in New York and urged the parties involved in the conflict in UNIFIL to be mindful of their responsibilities regarding the safety of all peacekeepers in the theatre,” the statement said.

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