2 Shepherds Wounded by Syrian Fire in Arsal

Two Lebanese shepherds were injured on Wednesday in a Syrian cross-border fire in the eastern town of Arsal, Voice of Lebanon radio station (93.3) reported.

It said Mohammed and Khaled Fliti were attending their herds in the area of Kherbet Daoud when they received gunshot wounds from across the border.

They were taken to Chtaura hospital for treatment, VDL added.

The report came after MTV said that the Syrian troops infiltrated Lebanese territories and opened fire on the two men.

Last month, President Michel Suleiman said that Syria has apologized to Lebanon over repeated border violations and has vowed to respect its neighbor’s independence and sovereignty.

But in early December, Syrian troops wounded three people when they opened fire in the northern Lebanese area of Wadi Khaled.