9 killed, 2,800+ wounded when Hezbollah members' pagers explode across Lebanon

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- At least nine people were killed and some 2,800 others were injured Tuesday when the pagers used by Hezbollah members exploded across Lebanon in the most serious security breach targeting the Iran-backed militant group, according to Lebanese Health Minister Firas Abiad.

Abiad said during a press conference that of the 2,750 wounded, 200 were in critical condition and undergoing surgery. He said the wounded were taken to 100 hospitals, and most suffered injuries of the eyes and hands.

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