Russia Warns of ‘Destructive Consequences’ of Israeli Military Operation in Lebanon

The Russian Foreign Ministry reiterated that the launch of any full-scale Israeli military operation in Lebanon would have "destructive consequences" for the security of the entire region. "We are certain that the onset of a large-scale military operation in Lebanon would have the most destructive consequences for the security of the entire Middle East. Such a catastrophic scenario must be avoided," Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. Zakharova expressed Russia's deep concern over the dangerous development of events in Lebanon, noting that the Israeli aviation carried out a series of mass strikes on a number of districts in south Lebanon yesterday, after Lebanon was hit by unprecedented cyberattacks over two days in a row. "We once again urge the parties involved to exercise maximum restraint, to cease hostilities. And we are ready for close cooperation with regional and international partners in order to reduce tension and stabilize the military and political situation," the diplom at said at a briefing, cited by Russian news agency (Itar-Tass). Lebanon was hit by multiple explosions of communication devices on Sept. 17 and 18, killing more than 37 people and injuring nearly 3,000 others, while the Israeli army continues its violent attacks on southern Lebanon since Oct. 2023. Source: Qatar News Agency