Two Lebanese soldiers died when when their military boat sank off Arida coast on the Lebanese - Syrian borders.

Two Lebanese soldiers died when when their military boat sank off Arida coast on the Lebanese - Syrian borders, National News Agency reported on Saturday.

NNA identified one of the victims as (A.M.), adding that two other soldiers were rescued.

Earlier, the agency said that another soldier was missing. However it reported then that his body was found, identifying him as as Hassan G.

It remains unknown why the vessel capsized, NNA said.