Russia will provide humanitarian aid to Lebanon on October 3, a statement made by a senior Russian diplomat in Beirut during a discussion at a major international forum. The plan reflects Moscow’s ongoing involvement in Lebanon amid a volatile regional landscape.
He emphasized that preparations are underway and that a plane from the Ministry of Emergency Situations is expected to arrive the following day with essential relief supplies. He also said, “We are working now, tomorrow a plane will arrive here from the Ministry of Emergencies that will bring humanitarian aid.”
He added that when conditions are difficult, parties should engage in direct, hands‑on talks about logistics to ensure aid reaches those in need without delay.
On September 23, Israel announced the start of a preemptive offensive operation in Lebanon, named Arrows of the North. Reports later suggested that on September 28 an air strike targeted and killed Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah, with footage of the attack released subsequently.
On the night of October 1, the Israeli armed forces announced the launch of limited, localized, targeted raids against Hezbollah positions in the border region of southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah, backed by Iran, fired hundreds of missiles at Israel, intensifying a cycle of retaliation that drew further regional worldwide attention.
Earlier reports indicated that the French foreign minister planned a forthcoming trip to the Middle East to discuss humanitarian routes and regional stability.