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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.'
Press and Journal
13-05-2025
- Press and Journal
Belgian soldiers involved in Kinloss military exercise injured in shooting incident
Three Belgian soldiers who have been part of a military training exercise based at Kinloss were injured in a shooting incident. The three soldiers are believed to be in a stable condition, with one awaiting surgery in Scotland before returning to Belgium. A further 10 soldiers also sustained hearing damage as a result of the incident, according to the Belgian defence minister. The location of the incident has not been confirmed, but last week, The Press and Journal reported that the Belgian Army is taking part in a large-scale operation in Moray. The exercise, named Red Condor, involved around 600 soldiers. The operation also meant a fleet of large vehicles and helicopters could be seen in the north-east. It has been widely reported that a spokesman for Belgium's defence ministry said: 'The incident took place during a planned training exercise. An investigation has been launched to determine the exact circumstances.' 'The families of the injured personnel have been informed.' The Belgian prime minister Bart De Wever posted on X that he had been informed that three members of the Third Parachute Battalion had been injured. He wished them a speedy recovery and offered his condolences to their loved ones. Kinloss Barracks in Moray are hosting helicopters from the Belgian Armed Forces and are expected to stay at the base until May 20. During this period, it is expected that they will be involved in night flying. The base said that this could cause a 'slight disruption' to locals. Read more: Locals warned as Belgian military copters to take to Moray skies – here's when you can spot them
Glasgow Times
13-05-2025
- Health
- Glasgow Times
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.'
