Israeli aviation officials reported Wednesday that falling fragments from intercepted Iranian missiles caused significant damage to three privately-owned aircraft stationed at Ben Gurion Airport outside Tel Aviv.
The Israel Airports Authority announced that the aircraft sustained major damage from the missile debris, with the incidents taking place during recent days. Officials did not release information about who owns the affected planes.
Ben Gurion Airport has suspended regular commercial operations since late February following U.S.-Israeli military strikes against Iran on February 28, which prompted Iran to launch missiles toward Israel. Despite the suspension, Israeli airlines have continued operating special flights to bring home citizens stuck overseas.
The airport has also maintained some departing flights and continues serving as a hub for both Israeli and American military operations.
According to reports, approximately half of the Iranian missiles that penetrate Israeli airspace consist of cluster munitions designed to break apart during flight, releasing hundreds of smaller explosive devices across extensive areas.
