Tel Aviv, June 24
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Tuesday announced that the Israeli Air Force struck missile launchers in Iran that were ready to be launched towards Israeli territory.
"Air Force aircraft attacked in western Iran in recent hours, destroying missile launchers that were ready to launch as part of the barrage launched towards Israeli territory," said the IDF.
Earlier in the day, according to the IDF, alerts were activated in several areas of the country following the discovery of missiles launched from Iran.
Four people were killed and several others injured after an Iranian ballistic missile struck an apartment complex in Beersheba. The building was reduced to rubble following the direct impact.
Emergency responders from Magen David Adom confirmed four fatalities.
Several others wounded in the blast were transported to nearby hospitals and care centres for treatment, though no official tally of the injured has been released.
The IDF mentioned that it had identified missiles launched from Iran towards the territory of Israel, stating that the defence systems are working to intercept the threat.