At least five people were killed by gunfire during a protest in the Lebanese capital Beirut on Thursday 14 October.

Reported by the Daily Sabah.

Lebanese Red Cross says at least 30 others were injured.

It is noted that on Thursday, October 14, a protest took place in Beirut demanding to remove from office the investigating judge who is leading the case of last year's explosions in the port of the Lebanese capital.

However, during the demonstration, unknown persons opened fire on the crowd.. The representatives of the army, who were present on the streets to maintain order, have already begun to search for the shooters themselves..

Newly appointed Prime Minister Najib Mikati urged people to stay calm.

According to Ukrinform, there are currently no Ukrainian citizens among the victims of the shooting at the protests in the Lebanese capital Beirut..

" There are currently no Ukrainian citizens among the victims. The Ukrainian embassy has opened a round-the-clock hotline to provide assistance to Ukrainians: +961 5921 668 "