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More explosions of wireless devices reported across Lebanon

More explosions of wireless devices reported across Lebanon An explosion is heard near the site of the funeral for Hezbollah members, Beirut, September 18, 2024 (AA Photo)
By Newsroom
Sep 18, 2024 5:23 PM

Israel has blown up thousands of personal radios which were used by Hezbollah members in Lebanon. Walkie talkies exploded in Hezbollah’s Beirut stronghold.

Reports from across Lebanon confirm a new wave of explosions involving various wireless devices and electrical appliances, leading to multiple casualties, according to local media outlets. The incidents occurred in homes and public areas.

More explosions of wireless devices reported across Lebanon
More explosions of wireless devices reported across Lebanon
More explosions of wireless devices reported across Lebanon

Walkie talkies explode in Beirut

Lebanese media reports additional explosions of wireless devices, including pagers and cell phones, in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley. These areas have witnessed numerous incidents, with explosions also being reported in the southern suburbs of Beirut.

Initial information indicates that the affected devices were primarily radio-connected gadgets. The explosions have been reported in several regions, with significant damage recorded in southern Lebanon and the southern suburb of Beirut.

A fire can be seen in the aftermath of the explosions of wireless devices. (Videos via X)

Israel blew up thousands of personal radios which were used by Hezbollah members in Lebanon in a second wave of its intelligence operation which started on Tuesday with the explosions of Hezbollah pager devices, per two sources with knowledge talking to Axios. There have been reports of multiple cars and apartments on fire with reportedly more injuries.

Reports also suggest that at least 14 people have been killed in Suhmur, western Bekaa.

Moment a device detonated during the funeral of four Hezbollah members. (Video via X)

Last Updated:  Sep 19, 2024 9:06 AM