US EditionIsrael says most of Iranian missiles intercepted
- Nearly all ballistic missiles and drones fired by Iran at Israel were intercepted in a joint defense effort, with minimal damage reported by Israeli officials.
- Over 170 drones, 30 cruise missiles, and 120 ballistic missiles were launched at Israel, while US Navy ships intercepted more than 70 drones and three ballistic missiles.
- Despite the attack, only a small number of ballistic missiles reached Israel, causing light structural damage at the Netavim Air Base in southern Israel.
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US Intercepted 80 Iranian UAVs, 6 Ballistic Missiles Aimed at Israel: CENTCOM
The Pentagon revealed on April 14 that U.S. forces had destroyed more than 80 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and at least six ballistic missiles intended to strike Israel from Iran and Yemen. In a statement on X, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said among these interceptions were a ballistic missile on its launcher vehicle, as well as seven UAVs that were destroyed on the ground in Iranian-backed Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen before they …
Iran’s attack had a similar pattern to Russian air strikes – but unlike Ukraine, Israel was able to catch most of the strikes. The US Institute for War Studies explains why.
More than 300 drones and missiles were fired by Iran at night in retaliation against Israel. The Israeli military managed to intercept them with the help of allies, as the army said they were supposed to shoot down most, or 99 percent, of Iranian drones. The Israeli military has now released footage of the night's interception.
How Israel and allied defenses intercepted more than 300 Iranian missiles and drones
CNN Analysis by Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — Almost all the ballistic missiles and drones Iran launched at Israel in an unprecedented attack late Saturday were intercepted and failed to meet their mark, according to Israeli and American officials, highlighting the formidable, and multi-layered missile defense deployed by the two allied partners. Most of the more than 300 Iranian munitions, the majority of which are believed to have been launched fro…
IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari Speech https://t.co/I3dfh11pIN pic.twitter.com/dh312lqHRH — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 14, 2024 Israeli defence capability was praised for this offensive involving drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles, raising concerns about a possible Israeli response.This Iranian attack, which occurred shortly after an alleged Israeli attack in Syria that resulted in the deaths of two Iranian generals, mar…
"The Iranian attack was frustrated," Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari said.
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