French Soldier's Body Returned from Lebanon
A French soldier, Sergeant-Chef Florian Montorio, died in an ambush in Lebanon. Three other French soldiers were injured. His body was returned to France.
Florian Montorio, aged 40, was killed while serving with the UN peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon. The attack was an ambush. French government spokesperson Maud Bregeon announced the repatriation of Montorio’s body on BFMTV. This repatriation shows that France still has soldiers in the region. The situation in Lebanon remains a security concern.
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Highlights
Soldier's Body Returned
Florian Montorio’s body was returned to France from Lebanon.
Attack in Lebanon
Montorio was killed in an ambush in southern Lebanon.
UN Peacekeeping Force
He was serving with the UN peacekeeping force.
Three Soldiers Injured
Three other French soldiers were injured in the attack.
Government Announcement
The government announced the repatriation of Montorio’s body.