LBCI

Missile explodes mid-air, debris falls over Kesserwan with no strikes reported

24-03-2026 | 10:06

Share

Share

Missile explodes mid-air, debris falls over Kesserwan with no strikes reported

2^min

A missile exploded mid-air, and several projectiles fell over the Kesserwan area, with no direct strikes reported on the ground, according to preliminary information.

The incident came shortly after an explosion was heard in Sahel Alma, and initial reports indicate the explosion was caused by the missile detonating in the air, causing fragments or smaller projectiles to fall over parts of Keserwan.

The mayor of Jounieh told LBCI that the apartment that was damaged is used as a storage facility for sugar and wheat, adding that all residents of the building are from the local area.

Sources told LBCI that to one found inside the floor damaged in Sahel Alma.

MP Neemat Frem told LBCI that an interceptor missile exploded in the air and its intended destination is still unknown, adding that its fragments or cluster munitions were scattered across several areas including Qlayaat, Kfardebian, Sahel Alma, and Keserwan, and that more information is still needed.

The mukhtar of Kfardebian told LBCI that no injuries were recorded as a result of shrapnel or cluster munitions from the interceptor missile that fell on uninhabited houses.

The mukhtar also told LBCI that the houses that were damaged belong to residents from the area.

Lebanon News

explodes

mid-air,

debris

falls

Kesserwan

strikes

reported

Next

President Aoun says Lebanon cannot fight others’ wars on its territory

Explosion heard in Sahel Alma, cause unknown

Previous

Recommended For You

Israeli army strikes bridges in Lebanon, signals broader security campaign

News Bulletin Reports

14:00

Israeli army strikes bridges in Lebanon, signals broader security campaign

Woman killed in northern Israel after rockets fired from Lebanon: Emergency services

Middle East News

13:25

Woman killed in northern Israel after rockets fired from Lebanon: Emergency services

Hezbollah condemns Lebanese foreign ministry decision against Iranian ambassador

12:26

Hezbollah condemns Lebanese foreign ministry decision against Iranian ambassador

Iranian missile intercepted over Lebanese airspace for first time by foreign warship, sources told Reuters

12:14

Iranian missile intercepted over Lebanese airspace for first time by foreign warship, sources told Reuters

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Lebanon’s Interior Ministry announces official deadlines for 2026 election candidacies and list registrations

2026-02-03

Lebanon’s Interior Ministry announces official deadlines for 2026 election candidacies and list registrations

Israeli army claims it struck Hezbollah site in southern Lebanon, targets infrastructure in Beqaa

2026-01-25

Israeli army claims it struck Hezbollah site in southern Lebanon, targets infrastructure in Beqaa

Lebanon must reclaim control over war and peace, says PM Salam in Eid al-Fitr speech

2026-03-19

Lebanon must reclaim control over war and peace, says PM Salam in Eid al-Fitr speech

Interior minister says state monitoring displacement and security situation amid Israeli attacks

09:36

Interior minister says state monitoring displacement and security situation amid Israeli attacks

Videos

At least 19 killed after strike destroys three-story building in Sir el-Gharbiyeh: Video

2026-03-08

At least 19 killed after strike destroys three-story building in Sir el-Gharbiyeh: Video

Israeli airstrike targets Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

2026-03-06

Israeli airstrike targets Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

Intense consecutive airstrikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

2026-03-05

Intense consecutive airstrikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

Israeli army launches evening airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs after evacuation warning

2026-03-05

Israeli army launches evening airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs after evacuation warning

Smoke rises over Beirut’s southern suburbs as Israel targets area: Video

2026-03-02

Smoke rises over Beirut’s southern suburbs as Israel targets area: Video

German President Steinmeier meets Lebanon's President Aoun at Baabda Palace—Video

2026-02-16

German President Steinmeier meets Lebanon's President Aoun at Baabda Palace—Video

Future Movement supporters mark Rafic Hariri anniversary, call for Saad Hariri's return to politics

2026-02-14

Future Movement supporters mark Rafic Hariri anniversary, call for Saad Hariri's return to politics

Israel strikes vehicle in Doueir-Wadi Aaba in South Lebanon—Video

2026-02-01

Israel strikes vehicle in Doueir-Wadi Aaba in South Lebanon—Video

Berri halts live broadcast amid parliament salary dispute

2026-01-29

Berri halts live broadcast amid parliament salary dispute

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Missile explodes mid-air, debris falls over Kesserwan with no strikes reported

1

Missile explodes mid-air, debris falls over Kesserwan with no strikes reported

Explosion heard in Sahel Alma, cause unknown

2

Explosion heard in Sahel Alma, cause unknown

Israel strikes Beirut's suburbs

3

Israel strikes Beirut's suburbs

Lebanon revokes accreditation of Iran's appointed ambassador, orders departure by March 29

4

Lebanon revokes accreditation of Iran's appointed ambassador, orders departure by March 29

Israeli Channel 12: US official says Iranian missile that fell in Lebanon may have been intended for Cyprus

5

Israeli Channel 12: US official says Iranian missile that fell in Lebanon may have been intended for Cyprus

Iranian missile intercepted over Lebanese airspace for first time by foreign warship, sources told Reuters

6

Iranian missile intercepted over Lebanese airspace for first time by foreign warship, sources told Reuters

Lebanon says withdrawal of accreditation for Iranian ambassador does not sever ties with Iran

7

Lebanon says withdrawal of accreditation for Iranian ambassador does not sever ties with Iran

Israeli army warns residents of nine villages in South Lebanon to evacuate

8

Israeli army warns residents of nine villages in South Lebanon to evacuate

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More