Watch as Israeli missile devastates Beirut building in seconds amid rising tensions
Hezbollah escalate, a missile strike on an apartment building in Beirut was captured live by Bilal Hussein, an Associated Press (AP) photographer. The incident is part of Israel's ongoing military campaign in Lebanon, aimed at targeting Hezbollah strongholds in the region.
The dramatic moment occurred after an Israeli warning allowed the building to be evacuated. Hussein, who was positioned behind a tree for cover, was able to document the missile’s descent just moments before it struck, capturing the projectile’s final approach.
Evacuation Before the Strike
According to Hussein, the missile strike was preceded by a warning from Israeli military forces, delivered via social media. An Israeli military spokesperson issued the alert in Arabic, urging residents of two buildings in southern Beirut to evacuate immediately. «I heard the missile whistling toward the building and began filming,» Hussein said. His photos vividly document the strike and the aftermath, showing the destruction of the building in real-time.
The evacuation warning was sent out 40 minutes before the missile hit, giving people enough time to leave the area. The warning cryptically referred to the buildings’ proximity to “facilities associated with Hezbollah,” which led to a mass exodus from the densely populated neighborhood. Fortunately, the building was empty when the missile hit, and no casualties were reported.
The “Warning Strike” Tactic
Before the main strike, two smaller projectiles were launched at the roof of the building as part of
Read more on economictimes.indiatimes.com
