Is Your Phone at Risk of Exploding? The Beirut Explosions Explained

In the recent events in Lebanon, approximately 4,500 people were injured due to explosions of various communication devices. It started with Hezbollah members’ pager devices exploding, followed by other devices like walkie-talkies, laptops, and smartphones. Israel has a history of using remote detonation of communication devices, as seen in Pentagon documents from 50 years ago.

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The explosive devices in Lebanon were part of a new batch that arrived about six months prior, purchased after the Hezbollah leader ordered the abandonment of smartphones. These devices caused significant injuries due to the installed explosives. Experts believe that the explosions were not caused by overheated batteries, but intentional detonation.

Are Lithium-Ion Batteries Safe?

Physicist Alexander Shirokorad suggests that most device explosions are due to battery issues. Modern smartphones are designed with safety features to prevent spontaneous explosions. Analyst Eldar Murtazin confirms that phone batteries have protective circuits to avoid ignition. To prevent such incidents, always buy from trusted suppliers and use certified repair services.

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