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IDF Confirms Iranian Missile Strikes on Airbases; No Critical Damage, Operations Unaffected

Oct 2, 2024, 11:28 AM

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that Iranian missiles struck Israeli airbases but reported that no aircraft or major infrastructure were damaged. The IDF described the missile impacts as 'ineffective', causing no disruption to the operational capabilities of the Israeli Air Force (IAF). Damage was limited to office buildings and maintenance areas, including maintenance workshops, that do not affect the IAF's functioning. Channel 13 reported that the strikes caused significant damage, destroying buildings and aircraft maintenance workshops. All air defense systems and aircraft are operating as usual.