IDF chief says Israel has destroyed 80% of Iran’s air defense systems

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, in a press statement, says Israel has destroyed 80% of Iran’s air defense systems and achieved “almost complete air superiority” over Iran.

“Within 24 hours, our pilots paved the way to Tehran. We destroyed about 80% of the air defense systems and achieved almost complete air superiority over the skies of Iran,” he says.

“So far, Israeli Air Force pilots have carried out 2,500 strikes and dropped more than 6,000 munitions,” Zamir says.

“Thanks to this and to the high-quality intelligence, we are striking the ballistic missiles that pose a direct threat to the citizens of the State of Israel. We have neutralized and destroyed more than 60% of the ballistic missile launchers, a very significant achievement that reduces the damage to the home front and saves many lives,” he continues.

“Every missile is lethal, I emphasize that the threat has not yet been removed and still poses a danger,” Zamir adds.