A high ranking military source told Annahar newspaper that the swift military operation carried out by the Lebanese Army in the outskirts of Arsal Friday was set up to join the army's posts between Ras Baalbek and Arsal.
The source noted that said operation falls within the Army's plans to reinforce its locations and posts along the battle field.
Annahar newspaper learned that elite soldiers from different platoons took part in the operation and moved towards the outskirts backed by military helicopters and artillery.
The Lebanese Army completed the operation and is currently in control of strategic hills and locations along the borders off the outskirts of al-Qaa and Nahleh.
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