Conflict Incident Report

Syria Shells Lebanese Helicopter in North

Date of incident:

December 31, 2015

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

Syrian Armed Forces

Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)

On 31 Dec 15, Syrian anti-aircrafts opened fire at a Lebanese helicopter near the al-Kabir River on the border with Syria in the North. The helicopter was slightly damaged but the pilots managed to return to the Qlaiaat base. The helicopter was on a tour roaming over the plains of Akkar. Investigations and contacts have kicked off following the unprecedented incident.

Source Link:

http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/198350-syria-shells-lebanese-h…

Primary category:

Air Space Violation

Secondary Category:

Air Strike

Classification of conflict (primary):

Border conflicts (Syrian border)

Violations, disputes and/or conflicts arising between rival armed groups along the Lebanese/Syrian borders which involve parties or militant groups from the Lebanese and Syrian side in both Lebanon and Syria. These conflicts also encompass transnational groups (such as faith-based regional groups, e.g. ISIS, al-Nusra Front) that cannot be considered as strictly Syrian, Lebanese or of any other national entity.

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Syria Shells Lebanese Helicopter in North