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Euronews
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Euronews
Three Belgium soldiers injured during training exercise in Scotland
Three Belgium soldiers were injured on Monday during live fire training in Scotland, the Belgian Ministry of Defence has said. The incident happened in Tain in northeast Scotland, a part of the country where 600 Belgian troops are currently taking part in a large-scale exercise called Red Condor, which will last until 21 May. The injured troops received first aid on site, before being transferred to two local hospitals, according to the Belgian military. Two of them suffered serious injuries and were airlifted to hospital. As of Monday evening, they were both in a stable condition. "One of them will undergo surgery in Scotland and will then be repatriated to Belgium," the ministry said. Meanwhile, the third soldier, who only received minor injuries, was back in the military camp by Monday evening, it added. Approximately ten other Belgian troops sustained hearing damage as a result of the incident. The Scottish Ambulance Service told Euronews that it arrived on the scene Monday afternoon, before proceeding to airlift two of the injured soldiers to a hospital. They used a vehicle to transport the third soldier to a different hospital. Belgium's Ministry of Defence said it had launched an investigation into the incident to determine exactly what happened. "The unfortunate news reached me that three soldiers from the Third Parachute Battalion were injured during an exercise in Scotland," Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever posted on X on Monday. The British Ministry of Defence said that no UK military personnel were involved in the accident on Monday. "We are aware of an incident during an exercise in Scotland involving foreign national military personnel. Our thoughts are with all those affected," it added. Ireland's Taoiseach Micheál Martin told Euronews that he believes the European Union should act against the Hungarian government's use of vetoes, which he called 'outrageous'. Orbán responded to this on social media, calling on Martin not to 'ruin the love story between Ireland and Hungary'. 'We Hungarians have always regarded Irish patriots as champions of freedom and national independence. For us, Ireland is a symbol of liberty and sovereignty,' Orban wrote on X. He added that, for this reason, it is 'always shocking' to see an Irish patriot standing on the side of an 'empire instead of national sovereignty'. 'Please don't ruin the love story between Irish and Hungarian patriots!' he concluded. Orbán has frequently used veto powers since coming to power in 2010. By doing so, he has halted decisions that must be made by unanimous agreement, which has resulted, among others, delaying aid to Ukraine and sanctions against Russia. Martin told Euronews that, until now, the 'EU has always accepted the unanimous voting system in some respects, but it has been abused'. He added that the European Union will become 'unworkable' if what he refers to as Hungary's abuse of the veto continues. He therefore called on the EU to use all instruments at its disposal to curb this behaviour, including the Article 7 procedure, which provides for the suspension of certain rights from a member state if there is a clear breach of EU values. This procedure was launched years ago at the request of the European Parliament. However, further steps have not yet been taken by the Council because the procedure has not reached that stage. Hungary is opposing Ukraine's accession to the EU, which Orbán believes could bankrupt the EU. In Hungary, the government is holding a referendum to ask people's opinion on Ukraine's membership. Martin stressed that Ukraine should join the EU for geopolitical reasons and strongly condemned Hungary's obstruction of this. "It's outrageous what's happening at the moment. In my view, it's essential that Ukraine becomes a member of the European Union for geopolitical reasons," he said. Orbán has also threatened to delay the extension of economic restrictions against Russia that expire at the end of July unless all 27 member states agree to extend them for another six months. The Financial Times reported on Tuesday that the EU is considering a way to circumvent Hungary's veto on the extension of sanctions against Russia. The bypass routes being considered would require only a majority of EU countries to extend the sanctions. Discussions are ongoing about the legal basis for alternative options. Meanwhile, Budapest reportedly did not raise serious objections to a new, 17th package of sanctions against Moscow, which will also target countries helping Russia evade sanctions.
Leader Live
13-05-2025
- Health
- Leader Live
Three Belgian soldiers hurt in ‘shooting incident' during exercise in Scotland
The ministry confirmed that two of the soldiers are in a stable condition, with one expected to undergo surgery in Scotland before returning to Belgium. The third was taken to hospital with minor injuries and has been discharged. About 'a dozen' soldiers also suffered hearing damage as a result of the incident. A spokesperson for the defence ministry said: 'On May 12, during Exercise Red Condor currently taking place in Scotland, three Belgian soldiers were injured. La triste nouvelle m'est parvenue que trois militaires du Troisième Bataillon de Parachutistes ont été blessés lors d'un exercice en Écosse. Je souhaite aux blessés un prompt rétablissement. Mes pensées vont à leurs proches. — Bart De Wever (@Bart_DeWever) May 12, 2025 'They received first aid on site and were then transferred to a regional hospital. In addition, around a dozen soldiers suffered hearing damage. 'Defence authorities have confirmed that the two soldiers who were seriously injured are now in stable condition. 'They have already been able to speak with their families. One of them will undergo surgery in Scotland before being repatriated to Belgium. 'The third soldier sustained minor injuries and has since returned to the military camp.' The spokesperson added: 'The families of the injured personnel have been informed. 'The incident took place during a planned training exercise. An investigation has been launched to determine the exact circumstances.' Last week it was reported that around 600 Belgian military personnel were in Moray for exercise Red Condor. In a post on X, Belgian prime minister Bart De Wever offered his condolences to the injured soldiers and their families. 'I have received the sad news that three soldiers from the Third Parachute Battalion were injured during an exercise in Scotland,' he wrote. 'I wish the injured a speedy recovery. My thoughts are with their loved ones.'
North Wales Chronicle
13-05-2025
- Health
- North Wales Chronicle
Three Belgian soldiers hurt in ‘shooting incident' during exercise in Scotland
The ministry confirmed that two of the soldiers are in a stable condition, with one expected to undergo surgery in Scotland before returning to Belgium. The third was taken to hospital with minor injuries and has been discharged. About 'a dozen' soldiers also suffered hearing damage as a result of the incident. A spokesperson for the defence ministry said: 'On May 12, during Exercise Red Condor currently taking place in Scotland, three Belgian soldiers were injured. La triste nouvelle m'est parvenue que trois militaires du Troisième Bataillon de Parachutistes ont été blessés lors d'un exercice en Écosse. Je souhaite aux blessés un prompt rétablissement. Mes pensées vont à leurs proches. — Bart De Wever (@Bart_DeWever) May 12, 2025 'They received first aid on site and were then transferred to a regional hospital. In addition, around a dozen soldiers suffered hearing damage. 'Defence authorities have confirmed that the two soldiers who were seriously injured are now in stable condition. 'They have already been able to speak with their families. One of them will undergo surgery in Scotland before being repatriated to Belgium. 'The third soldier sustained minor injuries and has since returned to the military camp.' The spokesperson added: 'The families of the injured personnel have been informed. 'The incident took place during a planned training exercise. An investigation has been launched to determine the exact circumstances.' Last week it was reported that around 600 Belgian military personnel were in Moray for exercise Red Condor. In a post on X, Belgian prime minister Bart De Wever offered his condolences to the injured soldiers and their families. 'I have received the sad news that three soldiers from the Third Parachute Battalion were injured during an exercise in Scotland,' he wrote. 'I wish the injured a speedy recovery. My thoughts are with their loved ones.'
The National
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The National
Three Belgian soldiers hurt in ‘shooting incident' near Scottish town
THREE Belgian soldiers have been injured in a 'shooting incident' during a training exercise in Scotland, Belgium's defence ministry has said. The ministry confirmed that two of the soldiers are in a stable condition, with one expected to undergo surgery in Scotland before returning to Belgium. The third was taken to hospital with minor injuries and has been discharged. READ MORE: Man arrested after alleged arson attack on Keir Starmer's home About 'a dozen' soldiers also suffered hearing damage as a result of the incident. We previously reported on how a convoy of Belgian army vehicles was spotted near the town of Moray. A spokesperson for the defence ministry said: 'On May 12, during Exercise Red Condor currently taking place in Scotland, three Belgian soldiers were injured. 'They received first aid on site and were then transferred to a regional hospital. In addition, around a dozen soldiers suffered hearing damage. 'Defence authorities have confirmed that the two soldiers who were seriously injured are now in stable condition. 'They have already been able to speak with their families. One of them will undergo surgery in Scotland before being repatriated to Belgium. 'The third soldier sustained minor injuries and has since returned to the military camp.' The spokesperson added: 'The families of the injured personnel have been informed. 'The incident took place during a planned training exercise. An investigation has been launched to determine the exact circumstances.' Last week it was reported that around 600 Belgian military personnel were in Moray for exercise Red Condor. In a post on X, Belgian prime minister Bart De Wever offered his condolences to the injured soldiers and their families. 'I have received the sad news that three soldiers from the Third Parachute Battalion were injured during an exercise in Scotland,' he wrote. 'I wish the injured a speedy recovery. My thoughts are with their loved ones.'
STV News
13-05-2025
- STV News
Three Belgian soldiers in hospital after 'shooting incident' in Scotland
Three Belgian soldiers have been taken to hospital and a dozen others were injured in a 'shooting incident' in Scotland. Emergency services were called to reports of three injured military personnel at RAF Tain, in the Highlands, at around 1.25pm on Monday. Belgium's defence ministry confirmed two men in 'serious condition' were airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment. A spokesperson said both men have since been stabilised. One soldier is expected to undergo surgery in Scotland before returning to Belgium. A third soldier was taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness and released following treatment for minor injuries. About 'a dozen' soldiers also suffered hearing damage as a result of the incident. Police Scotland said enquiries into the incident are 'ongoing'. A spokesperson for the defence ministry said: 'On May 12, during Exercise Red Condor currently taking place in Scotland, three Belgian soldiers were injured. 'They received first aid on site and were then transferred to a regional hospital. In addition, around a dozen soldiers suffered hearing damage. 'Defence authorities have confirmed that the two soldiers who were seriously injured are now in stable condition. 'They have already been able to speak with their families. One of them will undergo surgery in Scotland before being repatriated to Belgium. 'The third soldier sustained minor injuries and has since returned to the military camp.' The spokesperson added: 'The families of the injured personnel have been informed. 'The incident took place during a planned training exercise. An investigation has been launched to determine the exact circumstances.' Last week it was reported that around 600 Belgian military personnel were in Moray for exercise Red Condor. Het spijtige nieuws bereikte mij dat drie militairen van het Derde Bataljon Parachutisten gewond raakten tijdens een oefening in Schotland. Ik wens de getroffenen een spoedig herstel toe. Mijn medeleven aan hun dierbaren. — Bart De Wever (@Bart_DeWever) May 12, 2025 In a post on X, Belgian prime minister Bart De Wever offered his condolences to the injured soldiers and their families. 'I have received the sad news that three soldiers from the Third Parachute Battalion were injured during an exercise in Scotland,' he wrote. 'I wish the injured a speedy recovery. My thoughts are with their loved ones.' A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 1.25pm on Monday, May 12, we were made aware of a report of military personnel being injured during a training exercise at RAF Tain. 'Emergency services attended and two men were taken by air ambulance to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment. 'A third man was taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness and released following treatment for minor injuries. 'Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
