Navio brasileiro está longe de área de explosão do Líbano, diz Marinha

Fragata 'Independência' faz operação na região desde abril com 200 militares a bordo. Forte explosão em porto de Beirute deixou mortos e feridos

04/08/2020 - 15h18 (Atualizado em 29/10/2025 - 03h08)

A Marinha do Brasil informou na tarde desta terça-feira (4), com relação a explosão ocorrida em Beirute, que todos os militares componentes da Força Tarefa Marítima (UNIFIL) estão bem e não há feridos.

"A Fragata 'Independência' encontra-se operando no mar, normalmente. O navio estava distante do local, onde a explosão ocorreu. Outras informações serão passadas tempestivamente", diz a nota.

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A Fragata "Independência" partiu de Natal (RN) em março para operação no Líbano com uma tripulação de 200 militares e uma aeronave a bordo. A Fragata “Independência” permanecerá na área de operação até dezembro de 2020.

Amissão do navio será conduzir operações navais a fim de contribuir para a segurança das fronteiras marítimas do Líbano, evitando o ingresso ilegal de armas ou materiais correlatos naquele país, além do treinamento dos quadros da Marinha de Guerra Libanesa.

Nbeirut (Lebanon), 04/08/2020.- A general view of the harbor area with smoke billowing from an area of a large explosion, with damage and debris after a large explosion rocked the harbor area of Beirut, Lebanon, 04 August 2020. According to reports, several people have been injured and large area badly damaged. (Líbano) EFE/EPA/WAEL HAMZEH

A damaged vehicle is seen at the site of an explosion in Beirut, Lebanon August 4, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

Nbeirut (Lebanon), 04/08/2020.- A still image grabbed from a mobile phone video and made available by Twitter user ·tayyaraoun1 showing the moment of the massive explosion that rocked the harbor area of Beirut, Lebanon, 04 August 2020. According to reports, several people have been injured and large area badly damaged. (Líbano) EFE/EPA/·tayyaraoun1 EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

SENSITIVE MATERIAL. THIS IMAGE MAY OFFEND OR DISTURB An injured man is seen following an explosion in Beirut, Lebanon August 4, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

SENSITIVE MATERIAL. THIS IMAGE MAY OFFEND OR DISTURB. An injured man is transported on a stretcher following an explosion in Beirut, Lebanon August 4, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Smoke rises after an explosion in Beirut, Lebanon August 4, 2020, in this picture taken from a social media video obtained by Reuters. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.

Smoke rises after an explosion in Beirut, Lebanon August 4, 2020, in this picture obtained from a social media video. Karim Sokhn/Instagram/Ksokhn + Thebikekitchenbeirut/via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. THIS PICTURE WAS PROCESSED BY REUTERS TO ENHANCE QUALITY. AN UNPROCESSED VERSION HAS BEEN PROVIDED SEPARATELY.

Nbeirut (Lebanon), 04/08/2020.- An image made with a mobile phone showing damage and debris after a large explosion rocked the harbor area of Beirut, Lebanon, 04 August 2020. According to reports, several people have been injured and large area badly damaged. (Líbano) EFE/EPA/WADEL HAMZEH

Nbeirut (Lebanon), 04/08/2020.- An image made with a mobile phone showing a general view of the harbor area with smoke billowing from an area of a large exoplosion, with damage and debris after a large explosion rocked the harbor area of Beirut, Lebanon, 04 August 2020. According to reports, several people have been injured and large area badly damaged. (Líbano) EFE/EPA/WADEL HAMZEH

Smoke rises in Beirut, Lebanon August 4, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

Há pelo menos 30 equipes de resgate trabalhando no local, com o Exército ajudando a controlar o incêndio além de transferir os feridos para os hospitais mais próximos

Smoke rises from the site of an explosion in Beirut, Lebanon August 4, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

People run for cover following an explosion in Beirut's port area, Lebanon August 4, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

SENSITIVE MATERIAL. THIS IMAGE MAY OFFEND OR DISTURB An injured woman is seen following an explosion in Beirut, Lebanon August 4, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

ENSITIVE MATERIAL. THIS IMAGE MAY OFFEND OR DISTURB Injured men are seen following an explosion in Beirut, Lebanon August 4, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

SENSITIVE MATERIAL. THIS IMAGE MAY OFFEND OR DISTURB. An injured man is helped following an explosion in Beirut's port area, Lebanon August 4, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

A shockwave is seen during an explosion in Beirut, Lebanon August 4, 2020, in this picture obtained from a social media video. Karim Sokhn/Instagram/Ksokhn + Thebikekitchenbeirut/via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.

Smoke rises from the site of an explosion in Beirut, Lebanon August 4, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

Fortes explosões foram registradas nos arredores de um porto em Beirute, no Líbano, destruindo boa parte dos arredores e provocando caos na cidade