BBC at the site of Israeli air strikes in Beirut

Wednesday marked a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict as Lebanon endured its most severe bombardment from Israel to date. The assault lasted for a brief ten minutes, yet its impact was profound. Israeli forces claimed to have executed approximately 100 strikes during the operation, targeting key locations across the country.

The toll of the attack has been staggering, with Lebanon’s health ministry reporting at least 182 fatalities and over 800 injuries. The scale of destruction has raised concerns about the humanitarian crisis escalating in the region. Amid the chaos, the BBC’s Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega was on the ground in Beirut, documenting the aftermath of one of the deadliest strikes.

According to Lebanon’s health ministry, the attack resulted in 182 deaths and more than 800 wounded.

Bachega’s presence at the scene provided firsthand accounts of the devastation, capturing the immediate response from locals and the unfolding situation in the capital. The intensity of the strikes underscored the ongoing tension between the two nations, with the incident serving as a stark reminder of the conflict’s impact on civilian populations.