Insane moment missile blows up feet away from reporter in Lebanon

A terrifying incident unfolded on Thursday for a journalist and his team when a missile detonated mere feet from them while they were on assignment in conflict-ridden Lebanon, as revealed in a shocking video.

Steve Sweeney, alongside cameraman Ali Rida, both affiliated with the Russian RT network, were on the ground covering the recent Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon when they suddenly spotted a missile barreling toward their location.

The explosive device detonated right behind Sweeney, unleashing a forceful blast that hurled both him and Rida backward, engulfing the area in smoke and debris.


Explosion of a missile strike near a correspondent and cameraman in southern Lebanon.
The IDF says it had warned people to avoid the area ahead of the strike. RT via Storyful

“In footage released in the past few hours, a journalist is seen at the Qasmiya crossing. An explicit warning had been issued regarding this area,” the IDF said in a statement.

“The crossing was struck after sufficient time had passed since warnings. The crossing was again targeted today (Thursday) at 12:30.

“The IDF does not target civilians or journalists and operates in accordance with international law,” the Israeli military added.

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