Social media accounts affilated with #Hamas are posting praising to the members of resistance which launched the rockets from northern #Gaza. #IDF confirm two rockets launched from Gaza, 1 intercepted.
Lots to consider on the missed interception. Will run through these later.
So here’s the things to think about;
Was Iron Dome in the vicinity, we can assume so considering one interception was confirmed. Iron Dome has proven multiple times that 2 rocket interceptions are possible, more than two as well. Factions have been trying circumvent Iron Dome...
for a long time, could they have maybe managed it? if yes, that’s a whole other topic, if no, how/why did this one sneak through and can the factions exploit it again?
The video here included adds to the interest, this video shows a launch of a single rocket from Northern #Gaza, no MRLS used here for the two rockets launched, so it was coordinated across two areas of #Gaza this evening, two different rockets.
Video of the rocket impact this evening in #Ashdod, #Israel.
Another interesting tidbit from this evening. Reported image of the remains from the rocket this evening in Ashdod. That machining around the end of what I assume the shell is extremely clean and precise. I don’t recall seeing remains this cleaning machined before.
Cleanly machined before*
The CNC work is really interesting.
Yes, it’s a small detail, but it shows the advancement in the factions capabilities.
We saw in the documentary on @AJArabic the other night that Al-Qassam have been machining old WW1 ordinance and others, the machinery can be seen here.
Israel announced that it was 181 ballistic missiles launched. Iranian media had a range from 200 to 400, but let’s go with 200 for argument as it’s closed to the 181 that Israel said and I doubt 200 odd missiles broke up mid air.
200 - 181 =19 did 19 fail? Not sure, or was it actually 181 launched. Something to consider, but for this exercise I’ll use 181 and then you can add 19 on if you want.
181 - 32 = 149 left.
Taking into account I have not time synced any videos at all and checked if they are the same on any location (don’t have time) this is going to work on a 1 to 1 ratio.
Footage showed at least 5 impacts at Tel Nof, and another 6 in different location
Initial low resolution satellite imagery from Nevatim Airbase this morning appears to show some damage around 31°12'15.7"N 35°02'19.7"E, which aligns with reports of a building being damaged. Not seeing anything else obvious, currently. Couple of annoying cloud shadows.
Another potential impact on the runway, and just south of it. Can't make up my mind on the one south of it, could be the change in light which can be observed on the larger structures.
Higher resolution required for this.
for those who want to gander themselves, here;
I am not seeing anything overly obvious would contradict the reports of it being hit and sustaining small damage, there are a few markers per se, but it's minimal, if that.browser.dataspace.copernicus.eu/?zoom=14&lat=3…
After following the rhetorics and post event details of these drones for years in the Middle East seeing them now “in the wild” is truly something. The illusive Shahed’s doing their thing, in the public eye.