Summary
A missile nearly hit British journalist Steve Sweeney in southern Lebanon on Thursday. The attack happened while Sweeney and his cameraman, both working for RT, were reportedly targeted by an Israeli air strike. Both men are now in the hospital and are conscious.
Key Facts
- A missile strike occurred in southern Lebanon, almost hitting journalist Steve Sweeney.
- Steve Sweeney works for RT, a Russian state news channel.
- The missile reportedly came from an Israeli air strike.
- Video footage shows the missile landing near Sweeney as he sought cover.
- Both Steve Sweeney and his cameraman are in the hospital but are conscious.
- They were crossing a bridge in southern Lebanon when the attack happened.
- RT's editor-in-chief, Margarita Simonyan, reported the incident on social media.