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Daily Record
12-05-2025
- Daily Record
Belgian soldiers injured in Scotland shooting incident during training exercise
Three people were rushed to hospital after being wounded as Belgium's defence ministry said approximately 10 other soldiers also sustained hearing damage. Three Belgian soldiers have been injured in a serious accident during a military exercise in the Scottish Highlands on Monday. The Prime Minister of Belgium, Bart De Wever, confirmed the incident involved soldiers from the Third Parachute Battalion. It's understood Belgium's parachute regiments were taking part in large-scale operation called Red Condor in Moray. Three people were rushed to hospital after being wounded, while Belgium's defence ministry has said approximately 10 other soldiers also sustained hearing damage during the incident. Belgian publication Sudinfo reported two soldiers have suffered serious injuries while the third suffered minor injuries. Pictures from the scene on Monday night show Belgian military ambulances at Kinloss Army Barracks. Mr De Wever posted on X:"The sad news reached me that three soldiers of the Third Parachute Battalion were injured during an exercise in Scotland. 'I wish the victims a speedy recovery. My condolences to their loved ones.' Defence Minister Theo Francken also confirmed the news on social media, posting a short clip. He said: "They were on an exercise and something went wrong. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. "We do everything to train, train and protect our personnel as best we can, but sometimes things don't go as planned." He added the government was "monitoring the situation very closely" and that the families of those who were injured have been informed. Belgium's Defence Ministry also said: "They received first aid and were then transferred to a local hospital. In addition, a dozen soldiers suffered hearing damage. "An investigation has been launched to find out the exact circumstances of the incident." No UK military were involved with the operation. The range is operated by the UK Ministry of Defence and regularly hosts international troops, including NATO allies.
Scottish Sun
12-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Three Belgian soldiers hospitalised and 12 others injured after shooting incident at Scots military base
BASE HORROR Three Belgian soldiers hospitalised and 12 others injured after shooting incident at Scots military base Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THREE Belgian soldiers have been rushed to hospital and 12 others were injured after a 'shooting incident' during a military exercise in Scotland. Soldiers from the country's parachute regiments were taking part in the Red Condor exercise when the incident happened earlier today. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up The exercise, which was supported by Britain's defence ministry, was being carried out at Kinloss Barracks on the Moray Coast in the northeast of Scotland. A total of 15 soldiers have been injured, and three were rushed to hospital in an ambulance after being wounded. According to Belgian publication Sudinfo, two soldiers have suffered serious injuries while the third suffered minor injuries. The other 12 soldiers all reportedly suffered hearing damage. Belgium's Ministry of Defence announced the news on social media. The country's Defence Minister, Theo Francken, posted a short clip of himself on X, formerly known as Twitter, confirming the incident. He said: "They were on an exercise and something went wrong. "We do everything to train, train and protect our personnel as best we can, but sometimes things don't go as planned." He added that the government was "monitoring the situation very closely" and that the families of those who were injured have been informed. Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever also made a post on X as he responded to the incident. He wrote: "I have received the sad news that three soldiers from the Third Parachute Battalion were injured during an exercise in Scotland. "I wish the injured a speedy recovery. My thoughts are with their loved ones." The country's Defence Ministry has launched an investigation into the incident. They released a statement which said: "They received first aid and were then transferred to a local hospital. In addition, a dozen soldiers suffered hearing damage. "An investigation has been launched to find out the exact circumstances of the incident." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Scottish Sun. is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheScottishSun.
