The UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (Unifil) has said an artillery shell hit its headquarters in the western sector of southern Lebanon but did not explode, Anadolu reports.

In a statement, Unifil said the incident happened in the afternoon, where “a 155mm live artillery shell hit the UNIFIL West Sector headquarters in Shama”.

“The shell did not detonate and Italian bomb disposal experts swiftly secured the area, removed the ordnance, and conducted a controlled detonation,” Unifil also said.

It, however, didn’t blame any group for the incident, but strongly reminded “all actors of their obligations to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel and properties.”