Key facts
- Unifil recorded 1,030 projectile trajectories in south Lebanon between August 21-27.
- The daily average of projectile launches was 147.
- The UN peacekeeping force described the situation as fragile.
- Civilian homes and vital infrastructure have been damaged.
- Unifil is working with parties to prevent further escalation.
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) has reported a significant number of projectile launches in south Lebanon over a one-week period. Between August 21 and August 27, the peacekeeping force recorded 1,030 projectile trajectories in the region, averaging 147 per day. Despite these figures, Unifil noted that the levels of violence are lower than earlier in the year, but cautioned that the situation remains fragile. The force highlighted the ongoing impact on civilians, with damage to homes and essential infrastructure, and communities struggling to recover. Unifil stated its continued efforts to monitor developments and collaborate with involved parties to de-escalate the situation.