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Wednesday, June 18, 2025
IDF says about 20 out of 400 Iranian missiles struck in urban areas; casualties far below prewar estimates
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Iran has launched over 400 ballistic missiles and some 1,000 drones at Israel since the start of the conflict on Friday, according to fresh data from the IDF.
Of the ballistic missiles, just over 20 impacted urban areas in Israel, causing casualties and extensive damage. Twenty-four people have been killed in Israel and more than 500 wounded.
The casualty figures are far below what the IDF anticipated when it planned the operation against Iran, according to military officials.
Of the 1,000 drones, fewer than 200 reached Israel’s borders and entered Israeli airspace. However, not one of the drones impacted Israel. All were either intercepted by the Israeli Air Force and Navy, or fell short before reaching Israel.
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