Thu Sep 19 07:27:34 UTC 2024: ## Mysterious Explosions Rock Lebanon, Leaving Several Dead and Hundreds Injured
**BEIRUT** – Lebanon is reeling from a second wave of explosions, just a day after a series of pagers detonated across the country, injuring thousands. On Wednesday, reports emerged of explosions targeting communication devices, including walkie-talkies, in various parts of Lebanon, primarily in the Bekaa Valley and southern suburbs of Beirut.
The explosions have reportedly resulted in the deaths of three individuals, with over 100 people injured. Videos circulating on social media show fires erupting in homes and vehicles, allegedly triggered by the detonations.
While initial reports suggested the devices were connected to Hezbollah, a source told Sputnik that the detonations involved communication devices different from the pagers, which had exploded the previous day.
“These devices, including walkie-talkies, were purchased by Hezbollah around the same time as the pagers – about five months ago,” local media reported.
The explosions have cast a pall over Lebanon, already grappling with a severe economic crisis. The government has yet to offer a clear explanation for the incidents, and the cause of the explosions remains under investigation.
This latest round of explosions adds to the anxieties and uncertainty surrounding a country already on edge. The Lebanese government is facing calls for immediate action to identify the source of the detonations and ensure the safety of its citizens.
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