Two massive explosions in Beirut killed at least 10 people, wounded hundreds and caused extensive damage across the Lebanese capital.
The blasts took place at the city’s port area and were so large the explosions were felt in Cyprus 200 kilometers away. Even in a city with a history of conflict, the scale of the explosions was unprecedented.
Videos showed an initial blast and fire, followed by a massive explosion and shockwave spreading through the city’s buildings.
People could be heard screaming and running for cover in restaurants and from balconies. Buildings across the city were damaged, with windows blown out and ceilings collapsed.
Lebanon’s health minister Hamad Hasan said the explosion caused a “very high number of injuries.”