Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Explosion at Hezbollah stronghold in Lebanon


A violent explosion today occurred in the village of Ein Kana in southern Lebanon. There are several wounded.

Residents reported a loud explosion in the area and black smoke.

State media reported the blast occurred at a Hezbollah-owned site. The circumstances of the explosion are unknown.

In early August, a powerful explosion occurred in the port of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. At least 170 people were killed in the incident and more than 6,000 injured. The blast occurred at a warehouse containing 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate.