BBC at the site of Israeli air strikes in Beirut

BBC at the site of Israeli air strikes in Beirut

Wednesday marked a pivotal moment in the conflict as Lebanon endured intense Israeli aerial assaults. The strikes, which lasted for 10 minutes, targeted various areas across the nation, with Israel confirming it executed around 100 air attacks during the operation.

According to Lebanon’s health ministry, the toll of the bombardment was severe, resulting in at least 182 deaths and over 800 injuries. The scale of destruction has raised concerns about the ongoing impact of the military campaign.

Israel claimed it conducted approximately 100 strikes on Lebanon during the assault.

Amid the chaos, BBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega was stationed in Beirut to witness the aftermath of one of the deadliest strikes. His report provides a firsthand account of the devastation and the immediate response from local authorities and civilians.