Missile strikes close to reporter during Israeli attacks in Lebanon

On March 19, 2026, a Russia Today reporter and his camera operator were injured in southern Lebanon when a missile struck close to them. The incident occurred while the journalist was covering Israeli attacks in the region. Israel has been heavily bombing southern Lebanon for several weeks, resulting in the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people. The reporter and camera operator were reporting on the ongoing conflict when they were hit. The attacks are part of a larger conflict between Israel and groups operating in Lebanon.

During a live report in southern Lebanon, a missile landed close to Steve Sweeney, the Lebanon bureau chief for Russian state broadcaster RT, and his cameraman. The incident was captured on video by RT and has been verified by the BBC. RT reported that Sweeney and his cameraman survived the incident "miraculously" and are receiving hospital treatment. The event occurred amidst ongoing Israeli air strikes and ground operations in the region. The report was being broadcast from an area experiencing heightened conflict.