Large explosions hit Beirut today, causing extensive damage and thousands of casualties. The incident comes at a horrible time for Lebanon, which is already dealing with an economic crisis.
At around 6:00 pm local time, a massive explosion took place in Beirut’s port, sending shockwaves across the city. The blast occurred near the Lebanese capital’s downtown, causing massive destruction reminiscent of a war zone in the vicinity. There was also damage several miles outside of Beirut.