Amman: The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan announced that its air force successfully intercepted and destroyed 14 missiles and 21 drones, while one attack was not intercepted during the third week of the ongoing war. According to Emirates News Agency, the Jordan News Agency (Petra) quoted the Military Media Directorate as saying in a statement that the total number of missiles and drones launched towards Jordan since the start of the war reached 240. Out of these, the Royal Air Force intercepted and destroyed 222, while 18 missiles and drones managed to bypass defenses. The statement also reported that the number of injured reached 24 people, all of whom have been discharged from hospitals. Despite the challenging circumstances, Jordan's air defense system has shown remarkable resilience and effectiveness in protecting the nation from aerial threats.
Jordan Successfully Intercepts and Destroys Hostile Missiles and Drones
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