Israeli Army Acknowledges Failure to Intercept Two Iranian Missiles, Calls it an "Incidental" Event

Source: Global Times
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On the 22nd local time, the Israeli Air Force stated that two Iranian ballistic missiles that struck the southern Israeli cities of Dimona and Arad on the evening of the 21st were not intercepted, and these incidents were independent occurrences without systemic issues.

The Israeli military claimed that the two incidents occurring in close proximity in time and location were purely coincidental. The missiles carried conventional warheads with hundreds of kilograms of explosives, and although the Israeli air defense system attempted to intercept them, it was unsuccessful. The Israeli military indicated that these missiles might belong to the "Qadr" series.

The Israeli military also stated that since the beginning of this round of conflict, Iran has launched over 400 ballistic missiles at Israel, with an interception success rate of approximately 92% for targets in densely populated areas and critical infrastructure. (Reporter: Liang Hui, Jiang Haoyu)

Classification
Region
Europe, West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Weapons & Equipment / Military Operations
Subcategory
Missile Usage
SALUTE Report
Size
Two Iranian ballistic missiles
Activity
Missiles were launched and not intercepted by Israeli air defense
Location
Dimona · Arad · Israel
Unit
Israeli Air Force
Time
On the evening of the 21st
Equipment
Iranian ballistic missilesconventional warheads
Summary

On the evening of the 21st, the Israeli Air Force reported that two Iranian ballistic missiles were launched at the southern cities of Dimona and Arad but were not intercepted. The incidents were described as independent occurrences without systemic issues, and the missiles were identified as possibly belonging to the Qadr series.

Key Facts
  • Two Iranian ballistic missiles were launched at Dimona and Arad.
  • Israeli air defense attempted to intercept but failed.
  • The missiles carried conventional warheads with hundreds of kilograms of explosives.
  • Iran has launched over 400 ballistic missiles at Israel since the start of the current conflict.
  • The interception success rate of Israeli defense systems is approximately 92%.