From the Liveblog of Thursday, October 3, 2024Satellite imagery appears to show damage at air base after Iranian missile strike
Satellite images of an aircraft hangar at a key Israeli military air base taken after a massive barrage of Iranian missiles appear to show a large hole in the roof.
Images of the Nevatim air base in southern Israel on Wednesday show the damage to the roof in a row of buildings near a runway. Large pieces of debris can be seen spread around the building.
It was not clear what caused the damage. Israel’s military did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the satellite images.
The military censorship cleared the above image for publication.
Nevatim is home to the Israeli Air Force’s most advanced aircraft, including US-produced F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jets.
The Israeli military on Wednesday acknowledged that some of its airbases were hit in Iran’s attack, but the damage was deemed “ineffective,” meaning that no harm was caused to the continuous operations of the Israeli Air Force.
The missile impacts damaged office buildings and maintenance areas in the bases, according to the military.
The military reported no damage caused to fighter jets, drones, other aircraft, munitions, or critical infrastructure.
Emanuel Fabian contributed to this report.
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