Yemen launched a hypersonic ballistic missile dubbed Palestine-2 targeting Israel. Alarms echoed across central Israel as the attack occurred alongside another strike using the Zulfiqar missile. Panic spread as people sought shelter and scrambled to safety.
Subsequently, Israel's Arrow Air Defense System intercepted and neutralized the hypersonic missile in the upper atmosphere. Flaming debris fell over Israel, with sirens blaring for extended periods, causing alarm among the populace, assuming more missiles were descending. The Houthis claimed two missiles were launched, targeting military sites in Jaffa and Eilat, yet shared limited details on the Zulfiqar missile's landing.
Over the past year, the Houthis have launched over 220 ballistic and cruise missiles along with drones towards Israel, predominantly aiming at the southern Israeli city of Eilat. Israel states three missiles were fired in the most recent attack, of which two were destroyed mid-air and a third fell in an open area.
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Discover the formidable might of Yemen's hypersonic missile...
Just days earlier, Yemen unleashed the Palestine-2 hypersonic ballistic missile towards Tel Aviv. Achieving a remarkable speed, the missile covered 2,040 km to its target within merely 11 minutes, reaching an astonishing maximum speed of 19,756 km/hr. Despite its vast range of 2,150 km, Israel's Arrow Air Defense System successfully intercepted this missile at atmospheric height on this occasion.
The Palestine-2 missile possesses incredible adaptability, capable of changing course mid-route to evade interception. This maneuverability enables it to dodge enemy defense systems with precision, allowing progress at phenomenal speed. On September 15, 2024, Houthi rebels launched multiple attacks on Israel using hypersonic missiles.
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Understanding Hypersonic Missiles
Hypersonic missiles are cutting-edge weapons traveling at speeds exceeding Mach 5, five times that of sound. They traditionally reach a velocity of 6,100 km/hr or higher. Their ability to maneuver at such incredible speeds places them among the most formidable and challenging targets to track or intercept.
