Following Israel’s attack on Yemen’s Houthi rebel targets, Israel launched nighttime raids on its ammunition depot Hezbollahin southern Lebanon, three security sources told Reuters.
The Israeli attacks took place in city of Adlun, about 40 km north of Lebanon’s border with Israel and caused loud explosions that were heard by eyewitnesses throughout southern Lebanon.
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Attack on the town of Adloun, between Tyre and Sidon, in southern Lebanon, more than 30 kilometers from the border with Israel. Loud explosions are being heard throughout the area. pic.twitter.com/kfXGCkcemp
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Pelorian fire in the port of Hodeida
Earlier today, it struck Houthi military targets, resulting in caused a huge fire.
There have been at least 80 casualties from Israeli fire in Yemen. Al-Massirah TV broadcast footage of Yemeni civilians receiving first aid in hospitals after the Israeli strikes, the network said. Some appeared to be bandaged and lying on stretchers. A man who spoke to Al-Massirah said many of the injured were porters.
The aerial bombardment caused a massive fire and extensive damage to the port. A huge cloud of black smoke rose into the sky, according to footage from Al-Massirah. “Civil defense teams and firefighters are trying to put out the fire burning oil tanks at the port,” he said.
Sources: AMPE, Reuters