Israeli Airbase Hit by Iranian Missiles, Damage to Aircraft Unknown

Satellite images reveal significant damage to an aircraft hangar at Israel's Nevatim airbase following an Iranian missile strike on October 1.

Five impact locations were identified at the southern Israeli airbase, including a large hole in the roof of an aircraft hangar and damage to a road nearby.

Nevatim hosts some of the Israeli Air Force's (IAF) newest aircraft, including U.S.-produced F-35 stealth fighter jets. It remains unclear whether any aircraft were in the hangar when it was hit, and no evidence currently indicates damage to any jets.

The Israeli military confirmed that some airbases were hit in the Iranian attack but classified the damage as "ineffective" to ongoing IAF operations. The missile impacts mainly affected office buildings and maintenance areas, with no reported damage to fighter jets, drones, other aircraft, or critical infrastructure. Debris was visible around the affected structures, including a row of buildings near a runway.

Israel later allegedly deployed digital cloud coverage over its Nevatim and Tel Nof airbases to obstruct satellite observation of damage caused by an Iranian missile attack.

The Iranian attack consisted of approximately 200 ballistic missiles fired at Israel. Despite the barrage, the IAF continued operations, including strikes against Hezbollah in Beirut and support for ground forces in southern Lebanon and Gaza.