The Russian Sukhoi storm that started in Syria on Sept. 30 has reached Lebanon. While no military operations or airstrikes were executed against Lebanon, news about military drills by Russian naval forces in Mediterranean waters led airlines to change their routes in Lebanese airspace. The news also led to a political debate in Beirut and to expectations that further heated developments would follow.
The story of the Russian-Lebanese airspace intersection started on the afternoon of Nov. 20, when member of parliament Walid Jumblatt shared his thoughts on his Twitter account: “The Russians ordered Lebanon that for three days our airspace is to be closed.”
