16 employees were detained after devastating explosions in the port of Beirut. This was reported on Friday, August 6, by the Lebanese National News Agency, citing military judge Fadi Akiki.

In addition, the investigation is interrogating about 20 people, including representatives of the port authorities and the customs service..

Investigators intend to " The scene will remain closed until the end of the investigation.

Powerful explosions occurred in the port area of \u200b\u200bthe Lebanese capital on the evening of 4 August. Ministry of Health says at least 149 dead. Thousands of residents were injured, half of Beirut's buildings were damaged, according to the assessment of the city authorities. A state of emergency was introduced in the city for 2 weeks.

The exact causes of the explosions are still unknown..

According to the Lebanese government, 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate (ammonium nitrate) exploded in the port after being stored in a warehouse without precautions for six years..

EU to allocate EUR 33 million in emergency funds to Lebanon to rebuild the country. Germany offers Lebanon massive aid from the Bundeswehr. German Foreign Minister Heiko Mas warned against destabilizing the situation in Lebanon. French President Emmanuel Macron announced the imminent holding of an international conference of donor countries to help the Middle East republic. Reported by Deutsche Welle.