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Remnants of an Iranian missile embedded in a residential block in Jerusalem

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Remnants of a missile launched from Iran have been embedded in a residential building in Jerusalem after an attack in the area of East Jerusalem. The impact occurred on the roof of a housing block, where part of the twisted metal of the projectile is still visible

House in east Jerusalem where a fragment of an Iranian missile crashed.
House in east Jerusalem where a fragment of an Iranian missile crashed.AP

According to witnesses, the missile fragment pierced through the upper structure of the building, causing moments of great tension among the neighborhood residents. Fortunately, no casualties have been confirmed in this specific incident, although there were material damages to the building's roof.

Following the event, security personnel moved to the area to assess the risks and secure the affected area. Both officers and residents have documented what happened with photographs showing the embedded remnants, highlighting the magnitude of the impact.

The attack is part of an escalation of tension in the region, where missile launches have increased in recent days. The situation is keeping the civilian population on alert, especially in densely populated areas like East Jerusalem. Authorities are continuing to investigate the exact origin of the projectile and analyze the remnants, while concerns grow for the residents' safety amid new episodes of violence.