29 Sep 2024 | 11:22 PM UTC
Lebanon: Israeli airstrike reportedly hits apartment building in Kola District of Beirut early Sept. 30
FLASH: Israeli airstrike reportedly targets apartment building in Kola District, Beirut, Lebanon, early Sept. 30, killing multiple people.
An Israeli airstrike reportedly hit an apartment building in the Kola District of Beirut early Sept. 30, killing multiple people. Unconfirmed reports have claimed that four people were killed in the attack; the reported casualty count will likely rise over the short term.
Heightened security and disruptions to transport and business will probably affect the area over the coming hours. Authorities may close local roads or evacuate nearby buildings on short notice to facilitate the emergency response and ensure public safety.
This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.
Avoid the Kola District of Beirut until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the affected area and allow additional travel time to nearby destinations. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials and your home government. In light of recent regional tensions, consider avoiding nonessential travel to Lebanon, particularly the border region shared with Israel, until the situation stabilizes. Consider departing Lebanon via commercial means while these are available. Note that commercial options to leave Lebanon may become increasingly limited if the security environment further deteriorates.
