Air Force Ready To Strike In Iran; 90% Of Syrian Missiles Destroyed

(Photo: IDF Spokesperson)

The IDF is prepared in case it receives approval to strike the Iranian nuclear project, which it considers its next important mission. This was reported today (Thursday) on ynet.

Security officials mentioned that following the attacks in Syria, conditions have been created that allow safer movement for Air Force planes in the area. This situation opens up the opportunity to focus on additional strategic threats, primarily the Iranian nuclear project.

Meanwhile, the IDF published data regarding the Air Force attacks in Syria. According to the IDF, over the recent days, hundreds of fighter jets and aircraft severely damaged the most strategic weapons in Syria: fighter and attack helicopters, Scud missiles, UAVs, cruise missiles, surface-to-sea missiles, surface-to-air missiles, surface-to-surface missiles, radars, rockets, and more.

The military noted that most of the attacks led to significant damage to the Syrian air defense system, destroying over 90% of strategic surface-to-air missiles that were identified. The Air Force added that "The Syrian air defense array is one of the strongest in the Middle East, and damaging it is a significant achievement for the Air Force's superiority in the region."

According to the IDF, Syrian Air Force bases were attacked in Syria. One of the attacked bases is the "T4" airport in the northern Damascus area, where two squadrons of the Syrian Air Force, the SU-22 and SU-24 squadrons, were destroyed. Another base that was attacked is the "Blai" airport, which housed three fighter squadrons. About 1.5 kilometers from this base, a storage site for surface-to-surface missiles and rockets was also attacked.

Additionally, the Air Force attacked key manufacturing and storage sites, including a site in the Homs region. This site is leading in the Syrian Scud project and is considered one of the most significant infrastructures in the Syrian manufacturing industry, "Sers."

It was reported that within just one week, the Air Force fighter jets dropped more than 1,800 munitions on Syrian army targets, following the fall of Assad's regime. Since the outbreak of the war, the Air Force has dropped about 83,000 munitions in all arenas. The attacks in Syria aimed to deprive the Assad army of central capabilities, to ensure they do not reach the rebels.

According to Air Force data, about 80% of the Syrian air defense system was destroyed, primarily the SA-17 and SA-22 batteries, which are considered lethal. Additionally, 44 radars, 390 launchers, and components of the missile system, 27 fighter jets, 24 attack helicopters, and 12 cruise missile launchers were destroyed.