TOKYO: Japanese radio gear maker Icom mentioned Thursday (Sep 19) that it was investigating after media reported that two-way radio devices bearing its logo exploded in Lebanon.
Hand-held radios utilized by armed group Hezbollah detonated on Wednesday throughout Lebanon’s south, after similar explosions of the group’s pagers the day earlier than. Photos of the exploded walkie-talkies confirmed labels with “ICOM” and “made in Japan”.
“Earlier at present in worldwide media, there have been experiences that two-way radio units bearing the Icom brand have exploded in Lebanon,” the corporate mentioned in an announcement.
“We’re at present investigating the details surrounding this matter. We are going to launch up to date data because it turns into obtainable on our web site,” it added.
Within the second wave of gadget explosions in as many days, 20 folks died and greater than 450 had been wounded on Wednesday in Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon, officers mentioned.
