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Three Belgian soldiers wounded in Scotland exercise Brussels, Belgium, May 12 (AFP) May 12, 2025 Three Belgian soldiers were hospitalised Monday after being wounded in a "shooting incident" during a military exercise in Scotland, Belgium's defence ministry said. "They received first aid and were then transferred to a local hospital. In addition, a dozen soldiers suffered hearing damage," a statement said, without giving more detail on their condition. "An investigation has been launched to find out the exact circumstances of the incident." The ministry said that the families of the injured soldiers had been informed of the incident. The soldiers were from Belgium's 3rd parachute battalion and were taking part in the Red Condor exercise supported by Britain's defence ministry.
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