Ballistic TerrorHow Three IranianCluster MissilesHit Seven Israeli Cities

Ballistic TerrorHow Three IranianCluster MissilesHit Seven Israeli CitiesDuring the 12-day war, Iran fired over 500 ballistic missiles at Israel, including at least three cluster munitions. Striking seven cities across 18 sites, the attacks had no military value and were intended to spread terror, experts sayBar Peleg, Oded Yaron and Eden SolomonIllustration: Nadav GazitShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on WhatsApp6 miles4 milesOver the 12-day war, Iran launched more than 500 ballistic missiles at IsraelEach missile carried a warhead with 500 to 1,000 kilograms of explosivesAmong the hundreds of launches, several missiles carried a unique type of warhead – armed with cluster munitionsIran has developed three types of cluster-munition missiles; the largest can carry up to 80 bomblets.At least three of these missiles managed to penetrate Israel’s air defense systemAt an altitude of about seven kilometers, the warhead breaks apart, releasing numerous submunitions – or bomblets.