Russian Shipowner Arrested in Bulgaria Over Beirut Port Explosion
The Russian owner of a cargo ship linked to a supply of ammonium nitrate at the centre of the massive Beirut port explosion in 2020 has been arrested in Bulgaria, bringing to light a tragic event and raising questions about international responsibility. This news, echoing through the corridors of global affairs, immediately draws attention to the devastating blast that shook Beirut to its core. The sheer scale of the explosion, captured vividly on video, leaves an indelible mark, etching itself into the collective memory as one of the most frightening events ever witnessed on camera.
The ammonium nitrate, the very substance at the heart of the catastrophe, isn’t just some obscure chemical.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood