Armed military patrol streets as rescue operations begin in Beirut
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Armed military patrol streets as rescue operations begin in Beirut
Armed Lebanese soldiers patrol the site of the blast that rocked Beirut.
Video also shows a navy boat moving through the waters of the port, where the explosion took place, and the severe damage to the surrounding buildings.
The video was filmed on Wednesday (August 5).
The Lebanese government has declared a two-week state of emergency in Beirut after half the city was damaged in the blast.
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