Tel Aviv: A powerful explosion caused by an Iranian ballistic missile strike has shaken southern Israel, triggering panic among residents and leaving more than 20 people injured, according to officials and media reports.
Israeli authorities said the attack was part of Iran’s ongoing military campaign, during which multiple locations in central Israel were targeted with missiles, including those equipped with cluster warheads. One of the missiles reportedly struck a building in the southern city of Dimona, causing significant damage.
🇮🇷 🇮🇱 Iranian missile tears past Israeli air defenses at blistering speed, hits Dimona pic.twitter.com/tnKLW2nbbl
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Emergency response teams from Magen David Adom rushed to the scene and launched rescue operations. Witnesses described a loud explosion that sent debris flying across the area, raising fears of further damage.
Holy crap, this is Arad, Southern Israel, now after an Iranian ballistic missile landed
This war needs to end!pic.twitter.com/Yb0sSvIHyK https://t.co/2cmqocImsE
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Sirens were sounded again in the city and surrounding areas shortly after the strike, prompting residents to rush to shelters amid heightened fear and uncertainty.
International media outlets described the footage of the attack as dramatic, highlighting the intensity of the blast and the chaos that followed. Reports indicated that the sound of the explosion was heard several kilometers away, underscoring the scale of the impact.
The latest strike marks a significant escalation in tensions, raising concerns about further instability in the region as both sides continue to exchange hostilities.
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