Lebanon has been rocked by a second wave of blasts, this time linked to hand-held radios, as reports have emerged that solar energy systems have exploded in several areas as well.
Multiple reports have come in from Lebanon saying that communication devices, thought to be hand-held radios, used by Hezbollah have exploded across the country’s south, and in the southern suburbs of the capital.
Nine people have been reportedly killed in Wednesday’s blasts, with more than 300 injured, Reuters reported, citing Lebanon’s health ministry.
While the explosions seemingly targeted Hezbollah members, it isn’t clear whether or not bystanders were caught in the blasts as well.
Meanwhile, Lebanon’s official news agency reported that home solar energy systems exploded in several areas of Beirut, AP news agency said.
This comes after nearly 3,000 people were injured and 12 killed by pager explosions in Lebanon on Tuesday.
Two children were said to be among the dead, according to Lebanese health minister Firas Abiad.
The latest blasts come as Lebanon is still reeling from yesterday’s pager explosions which Hezbollah alleged were part of a complex Israeli operation.
While the Iran-backed militant group and Hamas both claimed Israel was behind it, the country has yet to comment.
Many of the wounds suffered in Wednesday’s explosions were to the stomach and hands, it was also reported.
