In a shocking incident, thousands of Hezbollah members in Lebanon have been seriously injured due to exploding pagers, marking a significant security breach for the militant group.
Lebanese health officials report over 2,750 individuals wounded, with 200 in critical condition, and eight fatalities. The explosions are suspected to be the result of a cyberattack, highlighting a new frontier in the conflict between Hezbollah and its adversaries. This event has been described by a Hezbollah official as the group's 'biggest security breach' in nearly a year, amidst ongoing cross-border tensions with Israel.
The Lebanese government and security forces are currently investigating the incident, which has raised concerns about the safety of communication devices used by militant groups.
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Wow, this just goes to show that the battle against Hezbollah is entering a new era with cyber warfare. It's a clear message that their actions will not go unchecked and that security and peace in the region are being taken seriously.
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Hundreds of Hizbullah members seriously injured by exploding pagers
Hundreds of members of the Lebanese armed group Hizbullah, including fighters and medics, were seriously wounded on Tuesday when the pagers they use to communicate exploded, a security source told Reuters.
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