More Israel violations of Lebanon space

BEIRUT, Lebanon, June 23 (UPI) -- Israeli warplanes Thursday violated Lebanese air space with a nearly hour-long flyover, the Lebanese army said.

An army statement said eight planes were spotted flying over southern Lebanon, then moved further north over Chekka before returning south towards Israel. They spent 55 minutes in Lebanese air space, it added.

In another statement, the army said a drone surveillance plane had earlier in the day crossed the border flying over southern Lebanon for more than five hours.

Lebanon has complained repeatedly about recurring violations to the United Nations, which always urges self-restraint on both sides.