Lebanon

Large fire erupts in Beirut port area, a month after massive blast – media

The blaze erupted in the duty free zone of the port, sending a huge column of smoke above a city.

14:25, 10.09.2020

Ukraine sends humanitarian aid to blast-hit Beirut

The haul includes medication and food products.

11:20, 19.08.2020

Lebanon government resigns in wake of Beirut blast

Many have accused the country's leaders of the alleged negligence and corruption that could lead to the disaster.

23:45, 10.08.2020

One Ukrainian citizen killed in massive Beirut explosion – Ukraine's embassy

12:59, 09.08.2020

Several Ukrainian families' property damaged in Beirut blast – Ambassador to Lebanon

Only minor injuries were reported among the Ukrainians.

17:59, 05.08.2020

Ukraine ready to provide all necessary assistance to Lebanon – PM Shmyhal

The relevant squad of rescuers is ready to deploy at any moment, if required.

15:40, 05.08.2020

Huge explosion in Beirut linked to Russian shipowner – media

The vessel is owned by a businessman, a native of Khabarovsk and Cyprus resident Igor Grechushkin.

13:35, 05.08.2020

Russian propagandists come up with bizarre "Ukrainian trace" in Beirut blast – media

No factual evidence whatsoever has been presented to back the claims.

11:55, 05.08.2020

Death toll after Beirut blast grows to over 50 people – update

The Lebanese Interior Minister has said that ammonium nitrate was stored in the port, which is what caused the explosion.

23:28, 04.08.2020

Ukrainian president expresses condolences to families of Beirut blast victims

Over 3,000 people were injured and at least 30 were killed in an explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, on August 4.

22:58, 04.08.2020

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry says no information about Ukrainian victims of Beirut blast

The incident was reported on August 4.

21:59, 04.08.2020

Reuters: Massive blast in Beirut kills at least 10, sending shockwaves across city (Photos, video)

It was not immediately clear what caused the blaze that set off the blast or what kind of explosives were in the warehouses.

20:26, 04.08.2020