Four soldiers were wounded on Thursday, following the explosion of a second mine during a sweeping operation on the heights of Mghilla of Kasserine governorate.

According to Spokesman of the Ministry of National Defense Major Mohamed Zekri, three soldiers suffered slight injuries, while the fourth was hit in the foot.

This fourth soldier was transported to the regional hospital of Kasserine where he undergoes surgery. His health is not critical, reassured Zekri.

"The military operation on the heights of Kasserine continues," he said, noting that its results will be announced after the end of the intervention.

A soldier was wounded on Wednesday following the explosion of a mine during a raking operation on the heights of Kasserine.

Hit on the right ankle, the soldier was transported to the Kasserine Regional Hospital where he underwent surgery. His health is stable, said the Ministry of Defense spokesman Mohamed Zekri.

According to the same source, he will be transferred to the military hospital of Tunis to receive the necessary care.