中国赴黎维和部队协助友军完成巡逻道路未爆物探测任务

Recently, the situation in Lebanon has continued to deteriorate. The 24th batch of Chinese peacekeeping forces to Lebanon has been urgently tasked to assist Indonesian peacekeeping personnel in completing the unexploded ordnance detection mission along the patrol roads surrounding the UNIFIL command camp.

In order to strengthen the security defense of the camp, Indonesian peacekeeping personnel urgently requested the UNIFIL command to open safe patrol roads around the camp. After comprehensive assessment, the UNIFIL command promptly assigned this temporary task to the 24th batch of Chinese peacekeeping forces, specifying a task period of three days, with the core objective of completing the unexploded ordnance detection and clearance along the patrol roads of the Green Mountain camp to eliminate safety hazards.

In light of the intensified clashes between Israel and Hezbollah on March 1, the UNIFIL forces have canceled peacekeeping tasks outside of camp patrols and duty assignments to reduce risks. Upon receiving the urgent task, the Chinese peacekeeping force command quickly studied and deployed the mission. Given the tense situation in Lebanon, with ongoing localized clashes and risks from unexploded ordnance and aerial disturbances, the command convened key personnel overnight to assess the on-site situation, evaluate various risks, and formulate a meticulous task plan to ensure zero errors and zero casualties among the personnel.

The detection site was fraught with dangers, as the personnel had to remain vigilant against hidden unexploded ordnance and the occasional roar of fighter jets overhead, while also inspecting every inch of land before them. Thanks to their efficient execution and strong professional skills, the Chinese peacekeeping personnel completed the originally planned three-day unexploded ordnance clearance task in just two and a half days. This detection covered a distance of 5 to 50 meters outside the walls of the Green Mountain camp, opening up over 4,500 meters of safe patrol roads, thoroughly eliminating hazards along the route and marking them to strengthen the safety defense for regular patrols by Indonesian personnel.

Gao Binbin, a member of the 24th batch of Chinese peacekeeping forces to Lebanon, stated: “Upon receiving the task to assist our Indonesian comrades, we are fully aware that every step of the detection is related to life safety and carries the mission of peace. In the jungle, thorns have scratched our faces and pierced our calves, and our sweat has soaked our training uniforms, but we have never backed down. Completing the task ahead of schedule not only alleviates the difficulties faced by our comrades but also demonstrates the peace commitment of the Chinese blue helmets. We will continue to stand firm and be ready to respond to various bomb disposal tasks at any time.” (Reporter from the Central Radio and Television Station Yang Yuan, Correspondents Qi Pengfei and Qu Fatong)