Trending Now - Second French Peacekeeper Succumbs to Injuries From Lebanon Ambush

WHO:

ABC News World - French peacekeeper Corporal Anicet Girardin died from injuries sustained in an ambush.

South China Morning Post - French Army Staff Sergeant Anicet Girardin was a member of a specialist dog-handling unit.

South China Morning Post - French President Emmanuel Macron announced the death of Corporal Girardin.

South China Morning Post - Staff Sergeant Florian Montorio was the first soldier killed in the ambush.

WHAT:

ABC News World - A second French peacekeeper has died following an attack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon.

South China Morning Post - Corporal Anicet Girardin died on April 20th, 2026, from wounds sustained in the ambush.

South China Morning Post - The ambush resulted in the death of Staff Sergeant Florian Montorio and injuries to three soldiers.

WHERE:

ABC News World - The ambush occurred in Lebanon.

South China Morning Post - The attack involved UN peacekeepers in Lebanon.

WHEN:

South China Morning Post - The ambush took place on April 16th, 2026.

South China Morning Post - Corporal Anicet Girardin died on April 20th, 2026.

WHY:

South China Morning Post - The ambush has been blamed on Hezbollah, which has denied responsibility.

HOW:

South China Morning Post - Corporal Girardin was part of a mission to clear a route booby-trapped with an improvised explosive device when the ambush occurred.

South China Morning Post - Girardin was shot while attempting to aid his section leader, who had fallen during the attack.

(UPDATED April 22, 2026 21:24 UTC)

In a tragic development, French peacekeeper Corporal Anicet Girardin has died from injuries sustained in an ambush in Lebanon, announced by French President Emmanuel Macron. The ambush, which took place on Thursday, resulted in the death of Staff Sergeant Florian Montorio and left three other soldiers injured, with the attack reportedly blamed on Hezbollah, who denies responsibility. Corporal Girardin was part of a mission to clear a route booby-trapped with an improvised explosive device when he was shot while trying to assist his section leader during the attack.