An Israeli airbase sustained damage from Iranian missile strikes, with satellite imagery showing a hole in an aircraft hangar roof at Nevatim airbase. The military stated the damage was ineffective to ongoing operations.
The damage to the airbase, even if minor, represents a direct hit on Israeli military infrastructure during a period of heightened regional tension, underscoring the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.
An Israeli military official confirmed on Wednesday that a key airbase sustained damage during Iran's recent missile attacks, though the exact extent and cause of the damage are still under investigation. The official stated that the impact was in a non-critical area and did not affect equipment or personnel.
Satellite images have revealed damage to an aircraft hangar at Israel's Nevatim airbase, which hosts advanced F-35 stealth fighter jets. There are no current indications that any aircraft were damaged. The Israeli military has classified the damage as 'ineffective' to ongoing operations, noting that missile impacts primarily affected office buildings and maintenance areas.
Iran claimed to have used its Fattah missiles, described as capable of reaching Mach 15, in the attack. The barrage consisted of approximately 200 ballistic missiles. Despite the attack, the Israeli Air Force continued its operations. Some analyses suggest Iran's tactics may have improved in penetrating Israeli air defenses compared to previous attacks.