BBC at the site of Israeli air strikes in Beirut

Lebanon’s Beirut Suffers Heavy Israeli Air Strikes

Wednesday marked a grim chapter in the ongoing conflict as Lebanon faced a devastating Israeli aerial assault. The attack, which lasted for ten minutes, saw Israel launching approximately 100 strikes across the region.

The toll from the bombardment has been severe, with Lebanon’s health ministry reporting at least 182 fatalities and over 800 injuries. The ministry’s statement provides the most recent casualty figures, highlighting the impact of the strikes.

“At least 182 people have been killed and more than 800 wounded,” said Lebanon’s health ministry, underscoring the devastation caused by the attack.

Among those on the ground, BBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega was at the scene of one of the deadliest strikes in Beirut. His presence offered a firsthand account of the aftermath and the scale of the destruction.