The Israeli military is investigating why the air defence system failed to intercept Iranian ballistic missiles. The attacks on the towns of Arad and Dimona resulted in dozens of casualties and extensive damage.
Investigating the failure of air defence
Israel launched an inspection after its air defence failed to destroy Iranian ballistic missiles during attacks on Arad and Dimona. This was reported by The Times of Israell.
According to the newspaper, Israel's multi-level air defence system was designed to intercept such threats. The system includes the Iron Dome, Sling of David and Hetz systems.
Consequences of the strikes on Arad and Dimona
During the attack on Arad, an Iranian missile hit a residential area. According to updated information, 64 people were injured and significant damage was reported.
Earlier, Iran also struck Dimona. As a result, the building partially collapsed, and about 50 people were injured and hospitalised.
Iran claimed that the target of the strike was the Israeli nuclear research centre in Dimona.
Context.
Israeli air defence system is considered one of the most effective in the world. It is designed to intercept various types of missiles, including ballistic missiles.
The failure of the system has become the subject of attention of the Israeli military and analysts looking for the causes of the incident.
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