TASS informs about this with reference to the press service of the Russian Emergencies Ministry.

It is also indicated that specialists from the Russian Emergencies Ministry provided medical assistance in Beirut in 268 cases, including 29 children.

"Employees of the laboratory of Rospotrebnadzor conducted 248 tests for COVID, and psychologists of the Russian Emergencies Ministry provided assistance in 33 cases," the ministry said.

In total, rescuers and dog services surveyed 3100 sq. m of territory. Also, 6800 sq. m of territory using drones.

“During the work, 8 dead were found and recovered,” the Ministry of Emergency Situations said.

Earlier in Beirut, the search for survivors under the rubble after the explosion was completed.

On August 4, a powerful explosion occurred in the port area in the capital of Lebanon. More than 150 people died, about 5 thousand were injured.