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Lebanese helicopters shell militant strongholds in Nahr El-Bared

BEIRUT, Aug 15 (KUNA) -- Lebanese military helicopters shelled strongholds of Fatah Al-Islam militiamen in the northern Palestinian refugee camp of Nahr El-Bared on Wednesday, while clashes continued between soldiers and militants.
Local media reported that the helicopters commenced shelling these strongholds this morning, adding that clashes between soldiers and militants were taking place in a small area within the camp.
The army is closing in on the armed men, it said.
Moreover, the Lebanese Army is heavily shelling the "Abu Ammar" shelter in the camp where militants are holed up. (end) oh.ema KUNA 151203 Aug 07NNNN