IDF: ‘Vast majority’ of ballistic missiles downed, ‘a few impacts identified’ including at base

The IDF in a statement says it intercepted “the vast majority” of the dozens of Iranian ballistic missiles that were fired at Israel.

The missiles were downed by the Arrow air defense system before they managed to enter Israeli airspace, according to the IDF.

“A few impacts were identified, among them at a military base in the south of the country, with minor damage to infrastructure,” the statement says.

Many dozens of drones and cruise missiles launched from Iran were also shot down by fighter jets, the military says.

“Dozens of Air Force planes continue at this hour to intercept all air threats that are making their way toward the territory of the State of Israel,” the IDF adds.

The Home Front Command meanwhile says that Israelis no longer need to remain close to bomb shelters.