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Following initial assessments carried out by the Emergency Telecommunications Sector (ETS) in Beirut, the ETS submitted a proposal to the UNOCHA flash appeal on 14 August, setting out a budget of US$370,000 to cover critical communications services in support of the response for an init

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On 4 August, a warehouse at the Beirut Port containing large quantities of ammonium nitrate exploded. After an initial explosion, a subsequent blast caused widespread damage around the port area. Over 180 people were killed and an additional 6,000 people were injured.