Lebanon: Hezbollah claims two drones were downed in Beirut August 25

Event

An explosion was reported during the early morning hours (local time) of Sunday, August 25, in southern Beirut. According to Hezbollah officials, the blast was caused by a drone exploding in the Moawwad neighborhood, causing minor damages. A second drone was reportedly downed in Dahieh. Hezbollah claims that the aircraft belong to Israel, but the claims have not been independently verified; the Israeli military has also refused to comment on the reports. Details are still emerging.

Advice

Individuals in Beirut are advised to monitor developments to the situation and avoid the area of the incident as a precaution.