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Conflict Incident Report

Israeli warplanes broke sound barrier in Saida

Date of incident: 
September 10, 2017
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
1 person
Actors/Parties Involved: 
Lebanese Civilians

Israeli war planes broke the sound barrier while flying at a low altitude above Sidon, causing fear and panic among residents. Glasses of some buildings were shattered, causing the injury of one civilian.

Primary category: 
Air Space Violation
Classification of conflict (primary): 
Border conflicts (Israeli border)
Violations, disputes and/or conflicts instigated by Israeli intrusions on Lebanese national territories, airspace, and territorial waters. While there currently is no Israeli military occupation on Lebanese soil, these events are classified as violations of Lebanese sovereignty and are indicative of the continuous tensions between Lebanon and Israel.