China News Service, August 6th. Comprehensive foreign media reported that a violent explosion occurred in the port area of ​​Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, on the 4th. At least 135 people were killed and about 5,000 were injured. The injured included about 100 UN staff and their families. The Lebanese government declared three days of national mourning and the country entered a two-week state of emergency. The Lebanese Minister of the Interior said that the investigation of the explosion may take five days.

　　On the evening of the 4th local time, a violent explosion occurred in the Beirut port area. A mushroom cloud rose at the scene, causing damage to the building. On the 5th, rescuers were still searching for the whereabouts of more than 100 missing persons. The Minister of Health said earlier that the hospital was also overwhelmed. A British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reporter reported on the scene that he saw many remains and severe damage, and the explosion was enough to paralyze the port of Beirut.

A violent explosion occurred in the port area of ​​Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, on the 4th. The picture shows a military helicopter sprinkling water at the explosion site.

　　According to reports, the spokesperson of the United Nations Secretary-General Farhan Haq said that nearly a hundred United Nations staff and their families were injured in the explosion in the Lebanese capital. He said: "Regarding the situation of UN staff and their families, the number of injured is around 100."

　　Hack pointed out that two family members of UN staff were killed in the explosion. According to previous reports, 48 ​​people in the UN Interim Force in Lebanon were injured.

　　Earlier, Lebanese President Michel Aoun stated that the explosion is believed to be caused by 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate stored in the port warehouse for many years. He said that it is "unacceptable" to not store such a large amount of chemicals safely. Aoun also announced that the government will invest 100 billion lire in emergency funds. The Lebanese government announced that it will enter a three-day national mourning period starting on August 5. .

　　Currently, the authorities are investigating to find the exact cause of the explosion. The Supreme Defense Council of Lebanon said that those involved may face "the highest penalty." The Lebanese media quoted the Minister of the Interior as saying that it would take five days to investigate the explosion in the Beirut port area.