Two powerful explosions devastated the port of Beirut, injured an Italian military

Al Mayadeen, a local television, reports "hundreds" of people injured, while Hamad Hasan, minister of health, reports "a very high number of injured", as also reported by the BBC. The minister also reiterated that the damage caused is considerable.

Lo Italian Defense Staff announces that "A strong explosion occurred inside the port of Beirut involved a team from the Unifil mission. An Italian soldier from the contingent sustained minor injuries. It was the soldier himself who directly informed his family about his state of health. On the spot, in close coordination with the Lebanese security forces, rescuers from Unifil's Sector West intervened and are evacuating the personnel. Investigations are underway by Unifil and the Lebanese security forces to ascertain the dynamics of the incident. ".

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The causes of the explosion are still unknown, at the moment the only clues come from the amateur films shot by the inhabitants and re-launched by local TV. The videos show a large column of smoke rising from a building in the waterfront area. Among the dense gray cloud flashes appear probably due to the explosions of the fireworks stored in the shed from which the fire is thought to have originated. Then the violent explosion.

The Lebanese Red Cross reported that there are dozens of wounded, some of them buried under the rubble, although a clearer balance of the consequences has not yet been provided, as well as official confirmations on the causes. Meanwhile, Lebanese President Michel Aoun has called for an "urgent meeting" of the Higher Defense Council tonight.

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Two powerful explosions devastated the port of Beirut, injured an Italian military

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