Shiite group Hezbollah admitted that eight of its fighters and commanders were killed in the explosion of pagers. reports this TASS referring to the declaration of formation.
The number of casualties among Hezbollah members was not reported.
The explosion of pagers in Lebanon occurred on the evening of September 17. At least 4,000 people, including 11 people, were injured as a result of the explosions. deadAmong them is an 8-year-old child and the son of a Hezbollah leader.
Lebanese Ministry of Health It was announced Emergency mode in hospitals.
Initial reports suggest the explosions were the result of a cyberattack by Israeli intelligence agencies on Hezbollah members’ pagers. The devices may then explode messagessent via a private channel.
Al Jazeera quotes sources reportedthat the pagers may have been rigged with explosives before they arrived in Lebanon.
The Lebanese Ministry of Information described the incident as “Israeli aggression.” Hezbollah statedA detailed investigation into the causes of the incident has been launched.
Previously reportedAt this point, Hezbollah’s pagers were rigged with explosives.