Shelling in Lebanon. Alert level raised in Polish
The head of the Ministry of National Defense announced that The Polish military contingent in Lebanon has been raised to a higher level of readiness. – This is a very dangerous mission, many countries are involved in it. This is a UN mission, where in coordination, especially with the Irish, who command a certain area, we are constantly and we will make appropriate decisions – emphasized the head of the Ministry of National Defense.
He said that there was one on site. 250 soldiersbut their number will “soon hover around 200 soldiers.”
When asked if it was possible to evacuate soldiers in the event of an extraordinary threat, he replied:I can only answer one way here, each scenario is considered“. He added that every decision must be made in cooperation with allies, but “the first priority is always the issue of security and soldiers, and the mission being carried out“.
Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon. Hundreds of victims
The Ministry of Health in Beirut reported that on Monday At least 356 people were killed and 1,246 injured in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon. The Israeli army reported that its aircraft hit about 1,300 Hezbollah targets, which in turn fired at Israel over 200 rockets.
Hezbollah began regular shelling on October 8, 2023, to support the Palestinian forces fighting against Israel in the Gaza Strip. Hamas. Air raids supported by Iran groups are met with counterattacks. So far, more than 600 people have been killed in shelling on the Lebanese side, mainly Hezbollah fighters, and on the Israeli side – several dozen civilians and soldiers.
Intense shelling by both sides continued throughout the weekend. Israel attacked Beirut on Friday, killing about 10 senior Hezbollah commanders who were planning a ground invasion of northern Israel. The airstrike killed a total of 37 people, including seven women and three children, and wounded 68.
There were two incidents in Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday. a series of coordinated explosions of electronic devices. At least 39 people were killed and about 3,000 injured. Israel has not commented on the operation, but according to Western media, its services organized the attack. Hezbollah has vowed revenge on Israel.
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