Israel and its allies intercepted 99% of missiles and drones launched by Iran

The army of Israel stated on Sunday that he managed to “thwart” the attack Will against its territory, by intercepting 99% of drones and missiles launched.

“The Iranian attack was thwarted” assured the Israeli military spokesman, Daniel Hagariin a television message, following an attack in which Will launched “more than 300 drones and missiles” against Israel.

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None of the drones and cruise missiles launched against Israel entered its territory, Hagari said.and “only a few” ballistic missiles hit Israel.

One of them “slightly hit the base of the Nevatim“, he added, although he assured that the military base “continues to operate” and planes take off and land.

Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system seeks to intercept missiles fired from Iran, Sunday, April 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Tomer Neuberg).

According to him, In the attack, 300 projectiles were launched, including 170 drones that were intercepted and did not reach Israel. “In this regard, the United States Central Command for the Middle East (Centcom) made a huge effort,” he commented.

“Of the 30 Iranian cruise missiles launched, none entered Israeli airspace,” Hagari added, guaranteeing that “25 of them were shot down by Israeli actions, outside the airspace”.

The spokesperson indicated that “110 ballistic missiles were launched.”but that “only a few of them fell on Israeli territory”, such as at the air base in Nevatim.

The Minister of DefenseYoav Gallant stated in a statement that “Together with the United States and other allies we managed to defend the territory of the State of Israel.”

“The campaign is not over, we must remain alert,” added Gallant.

Source: Elcomercio