Attack on Bushehr Airport in Iran Damages Two Aircraft

Source: Global Times
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On the 3rd local time, the Bushehr International Airport in southern Iran was attacked. During the attack, a shell struck an Airbus passenger plane at the airport, causing severe damage to the aircraft. Additionally, another small aircraft at the airport was also damaged in the attack.

It is reported that the shockwave from the explosion caused some degree of damage to the airport terminal. (CCTV reporter Li Jiannan Wang Yin)

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Artillery Fire
SALUTE Report
Size
2 aircraft
Activity
attacked by a shell
Location
Bushehr International Airport · Bushehr · Iran
Unit
unknown
Time
local time on the 3rd
Equipment
Airbus passenger aircraftsmall aircraft
Summary

On the 3rd, an artillery shell struck an Airbus passenger aircraft at Bushehr International Airport in Iran, causing severe damage. A small aircraft was also damaged in the attack, and the explosion's shockwave affected the airport terminal.

Key Facts
  • Bushehr International Airport was attacked on the 3rd.
  • An artillery shell hit an Airbus passenger aircraft, causing severe damage.
  • Another small aircraft was also damaged in the attack.
  • The shockwave from the explosion caused damage to the airport terminal.