Tragedy struck Lebanon when a series of small blasts erupted across the country, claiming multiple lives and leaving many more injured. At the center of the chaos were exploding pagers, specifically those used by Hezbollah members.
According to local officials, the wireless pagers of Hezbollah members began exploding simultaneously, causing widespread panic and destruction. The blasts, which were described as an unprecedented wave of small explosions, resulted in at least 11 fatalities and over 4,000 injuries.
Investigations Point to Supply Chain Compromise
Experts have been quick to rule out a cyberattack as the cause of the blasts, instead pointing to a possible supply chain compromise. This theory suggests that the pagers themselves were tampered with, either during manufacturing or at some point in the supply chain.
The American University of Beirut Medical Center was overwhelmed with hundreds of wounded individuals in the aftermath of the blasts. The entrance of the medical center was a scene of chaos, with medical staff working tirelessly to treat the injured.
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