Steve Sweeney and cameraman Ali Rida were recording a report when the device exploded a few meters away
British journalist Steve Sweeney, from the Russian state broadcaster RTescaped being hit by a missile this Thursday (March 19, 2026) in southern Lebanon. The artifact fell near the reporter while he was transmitting over the
Cameraman Ali Rida recorded the moment of impact and stated that Israel deliberately attacked the team. According to the cameraman, he and the reporter were wearing press identification vests and carrying credentials at the time of the attack.
The 2 professionals suffered minor injuries in the incident and are doing well. The Israeli government has not commented on the case.
Israeli Ambassador to be SUMMONED to Russian Foreign Ministry soon over ATTACK on RT crew in Lebanon — Russian MFA Spox Maria Zakharova
— RT (@RT_com)
Israel continues to attack southern Lebanon and the capital Beirut. a Lebanese group financed by the Iranian government. In response, Iran has launched missiles and drones at Israel and targets in US-allied Persian Gulf countries.
