Direct damage to buildings in southern Lebanon from the Israeli aggression is estimated at approximately $1.38 billion, according to a new assessment by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Lebanon’s National Council for Scientific Research (CNRS).
The assessment, released on Monday, found that 11,095 buildings were completely destroyed, affecting nearly 18,000 housing units.
A further 2,242 buildings suffered partial damage, while 9,311 sustained minor damage.
Based on satellite imagery comparing conditions in late April with those in October 2025, the study does not account for destruction caused during the final weeks of the conflict.
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The rapid building-level assessment paints a stark picture of the impact of the fighting across southern Lebanon, where entire communities have been left devastated by months of hostilities.
The conflict erupted after Hezbollah launched rocket attacks into Israel on March 2 in support of Iran, prompting extensive Israeli air strikes and a ground invasion.
