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A fragment of an Iranian missile falls on a factory in southern Israel

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A fragment of a missile hit a factory located in southern Israel this Sunday, causing a fire and a thick column of smoke visible from various points in the industrial park

Residents carry personal belongings as they leave a building damaged in a missile strike in Tel Aviv
Residents carry personal belongings as they leave a building damaged in a missile strike in Tel AvivAP

The incident occurs in the context of a new escalation of tension in the region following recent cross-border attacks between Israel, Iran, and the United States. According to initial reports, the projectile was part of a missile launched from Iranian territory, in response to previous military operations. The impact caused material damage to the industrial facilities, although authorities have confirmed that no injuries have been reported.

Emergency teams quickly responded to the scene to control the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to other nearby areas, especially to sensitive infrastructures within the industrial complex.

Such incidents are not isolated in the current regional conflict, where fragments of intercepted or failed missiles have caused fires and damage in different areas of the country, sometimes without causing casualties. The situation remains volatile, with new exchanges of attacks increasing the risk of impacts on civilian and industrial areas.