The explosive material, as little as one to two ounces, was implanted next to the battery in each pager, allowing the devices to detonate remotely.
Independent cybersecurity experts confirmed the initial explosions' strength and speed were due to enhanced explosive materials, indicating that they were modified for this purpose.
At 3:30 p.m. in Lebanon, the pagers received a message that appeared to come from Hezbollah's leadership, but it instead triggered the explosives.
Lebanon's health minister reported at least nine fatalities and over 2,800 injuries, illustrating the attack's devastating impact on the civilian population.
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