Israeli Air Force detection systems tracked the trajectory of the missile, which was successfully intercepted by the Arrow air defense system at the optimal operational time and location, the IDF said
Israel used the Arrow air defense system for the first time since the conflict began to intercept a surface-to-surface missile fired from the Red Sea region, the country’s military said.
“The detection systems of the Israeli Air Force tracked the trajectory of the missile, which was successfully intercepted by the Arrow air defense system at the optimal operational time and location,” the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said.
🔴 ISRAËL: Israeli military announces successful interception of a ground-to-ground missile launched from the Red Sea region 🚀🛡️.
Long-range Arrow defense system used for the first time since the war began, according to Israeli forces.
Earlier, drones sent by Houthis… pic.twitter.com/MyqrIIaMPS
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Air raid sirens sounded in the Red Sea city of Eilat this morning and the Israeli military announced it had shot down an approaching “air target”.
#BREAKING: Israel intercepted a missile launched by Houthi terrorists towards Eilat using the arrow missile defense system pic.twitter.com/MbiJrciXVb
— Amichai Stein (@AmichaiStein1) October 31, 2023
After an initial warning of a possible “enemy aircraft incursion,” the IDF said that “its systems detected an aerial target approaching Israeli territory” and there was no danger to civilians.”
Source :Skai
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