2024-09-18 08:15:32
Today, September 15, Yemeni Houthi terrorists launched a ballistic missile at Israel.
Against this backdrop, the militants have already managed to demonstrate the allegedly very same missile that was launched at the Jewish state:
Earlier, Cursor reported that this launch did not come as a surprise to intelligence services. The missile, called Tufan, is a modification of the Iranian Ghader missile, created on the basis of the Shahab-3 model. The Houthis have already demonstrated this type of missile at military parades, and although they do not have their own production base for creating ballistic missiles, their arsenal comes entirely from Iran.
The Tufan rocket has a range of about 2,000 kilometers, making it possible to reach the center of Israel. Preparation for launch takes about 30 minutes, including filling the first stage with liquid fuel. After launch, the rocket rises vertically, leaves the atmosphere, and returns to a predetermined ballistic trajectory aimed at the selected object.
The launch was picked up by reconnaissance satellites, but it remains unclear why the missile was not intercepted as it approached Israel. Such threats are typically tracked by a network of radars and satellites, including those of the US and Israeli navies, as well as the Hetz missile defense system. Despite this, the interception failed.
The Tufan missile weighs around 15-17 tons and its warhead weighs around 650 kilograms, making it extremely dangerous to military and civilian targets. The incident heightens concerns about Iranian weapons in the hands of Houthi forces and raises questions about the readiness of Israeli defense systems for future threats.
Cursor also reported that Netanyahu responded to the missile attack from Yemen on Israel.