Members of the International Diplomatic Mission are deeply saddened by the events in Beirut and express their sincere condolences to the families of the victims. A letter of support from the Lebanese people was sent to the Embassy of the Lebanese Republic in Ukraine. The Head Office also contacted the representative of the Mission in Beirut, Mr. Mark Abi-Saab, who said that he was not injured, but the situation in the city is terrible.

In the evening of August 4, a powerful explosion occurred in the port of the Lebanese capital Beirut. At least 137 people were reported killed and 5,000 injured. Lebanese authorities have declared the capital a disaster zone.