TP1-Wundefined
Attacking Force & Proxy Involvement
Proxy Involvement NONE
Weapons & Munitions
Payload: 120 ballistic missiles including Emad, Ghadr (Ghadr-S/H/F variants), Kheibar Shekan, possibly Shahab-3B
Systems identified: Emad, Ghadr, Kheibar Shekan
- Liquid-fueled ballistic missiles
- Solid-fueled ballistic missiles
- MaRV-equipped (maneuverable re-entry vehicle)
Targets & Geography
Target description: Nevatim Airbase (primary), Ramon Airbase area, sites in Negev desert and Golan Heights
Israeli locations targeted:
- Negev / Beersheba
- Northern Periphery
Interception & Defence
Intercepted: Yes
Systems used: Arrow-2Arrow-3Aegis BMD / SM-3Patriot PAC-3
Estimated intercept rate: 99%
Report: Arrow-2 and Arrow-3 intercepted ballistic missiles, with Arrow-3 performing exoatmospheric interceptions. SM-3 from US Navy destroyers was used in combat for the first time. A small number of ballistic missiles struck Nevatim Airbase causing minor damage; the base remained fully operational.
Description
Second wave of 120 ballistic missiles (Emad, Ghadr, Kheibar Shekan, possibly Shahab-3B) timed to arrive after drone wave had engaged Israeli air defense systems. Ballistic missiles launched later but arrived within minutes due to much higher velocity. Several missiles struck Nevatim Airbase area causing minor damage.