BEIRUT, November 27. /TASS/. Warplanes of the Israeli air force attacked the southern outskirts of the Lebanese capital at night, shortly before the ceasefire was expected to enter force, a source in Lebanon’s civil defense service has told TASS.

"The series of air strikes began in the districts of Jnah and Awzai, where seven powerful explosions were heard one after another," he said.

Besides, air raid warnings were issued for the Dahieh neighborhood in the south and the Bachoura district in the heart of the capital. They are expected to be targeted during the next Israeli air raid.

The Israeli bombing took place shortly before the Israeli-Lebanese ceasefire was to enter force. According to Al Jadeed, it is expected to begin at 4:00 a.m. local time (2:00 a.m. GMT).