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How massive attacks took place simultaneously, injuring thousands

Time and place of the incident

At 3:45 p.m. local time on Tuesday, an explosion was reported in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, with impacts felt in various other parts of the nation.

Eyewitnesses described the sight of smoke billowing from the pockets of individuals, along with auditory phenomena reminiscent of minor explosions similar to fireworks and gunshots.

Video evidence from surveillance appears to depict an explosion taking place within the pocket of a man who is standing at the cash register of a store.

Reuters has indicated that the explosions lasted for around one hour after the first detonation.

In the aftermath, a significant number of injured persons rushed to hospitals across Lebanon, while observers reported scenes of chaos in multiple areas.

How do pagers explode?

It may be that a hacker attack resulted in the overheating and explosion of the pager's battery. Should this be true, it would mark an unprecedented event. The attack is initiated through signaling, a method of alphanumeric text messaging.

• Pagers can be modified to explode, typically by using them as radio communication devices to remotely trigger bombs.
• A pager is a device that receives radio signals and can receive wireless messages in a specific frequency band. An attacker could exploit this feature to control an explosive device.
• When the pager receives a specific signal, it can use internal circuitry to trigger a detonator connected to the explosive. This detonating device is usually a relay or switch that connects the explosive to the pager's power supply.

It is common for attackers to opt for frequency bands that provide broad coverage to ensure that pagers can effectively receive the signal. The application of signal jammers can interfere with wireless signals in designated frequency bands, preventing pagers from obtaining detonation signals.