The newspaper "Maariv" reported that the interception rate of Iranian missiles and drones attacking Israel was 84%, not 99% as claimed by the military, suggesting the Dimona nuclear reactor and the Negev and Ramon bases were hit. Oren Vialkov, a researcher on Israeli wars and terrorism, discussed various claims regarding the extent of the damage to Israel on the day of the attack and provided additional details about missile strikes on Israeli targets.
According to Iranian media, the attack carried out over the past weekend targeted three main sites: Hermon base, Negev base, and Ramon base. The Israeli military stated that minor damage occurred at the Negev base, while the Ramon base was not damaged at all, and Hermon saw damage to one of the roads in the settlement area.
Video analysis indicates that there were at least four missile impacts. Iranians claim they hit the Negev base with three precise strikes: one on an aircraft runway, one on a building, and another on a different structure. Satellite imagery analysts of Ramon concluded that Iran was unable to strike the aircraft hangars, ammunition buildings, or command and control centers. Nevertheless, according to analyses, there may be up to five impacts at the base.
Regarding the Dimona nuclear reactor, satellite image analysis suggests there was at least one impact on a reactor building, with up to two strikes around the base. The Israeli newspaper stated that these analyses are based on low-quality satellite images; only when high-quality satellite images are released will it be possible to determine if the Iranian attack on Israel was a resounding failure.
It added, "The missile interception rate seems to be around 84%, which is very high, but it does not compare to the figures announced by the Israeli military, which created the impression that all Iranian threats were completely intercepted," noting that "When they announce outrageous success rates (99%) and create a sense of perfection, this can lead to complacency among citizens and within the military."
