update: 14-04-2024 (07:27) ! Spelling and stylistics of the author are preserved
Iran has reportedly launched kamikaze drones toward Israel. On the video, which are filmed in different Iraqi cities can be heard the familiar sound of the engines of the Shahids flying towards the Jewish state. It seems to have begun.
The airspace over the region has been cleared, in Israel a flying command post and military aircraft have been raised in the air. In Iran, electronic warfare systems have begun operating.
It is unlikely that everything will end with a few dozen flying mopeds - their own Arab neighbors would then laugh at the Iranians. So, unfortunately, given the speed of these devices and the fact that they will take several hours to reach Israel closer to night, we should expect more attacks - both faster cruise and ballistic missiles, and from Lebanon and Syria. So that the different attack waves will come at the same time, in an attempt to overwhelm the air defense systems. By the way, one cannot be immune from new waves of "shahids" either.
To the Israelis, fortitude. I will try to broadcast the events on my channel at night.
Israel confirms the launch of drones, Netanyahu's speech is underway, he says the country is ready to both defend and respond...
"Citizens of Israel, in recent years, and even more so in recent weeks, Israel has been preparing for the possibility of a direct attack by Iran. Our defense systems are deployed and we are prepared for any scenario, both in defense and offense. The state of Israel is strong, the Israel Defense Forces are strong, the public is strong. We appreciate the U.S. for supporting Israel, and we are grateful for the support of Britain, France and many other countries. I have established a clear principle - whoever harms us, we will harm them. We will defend ourselves against any threat, and we will do so calmly and decisively."
Now it all depends on the power of the attack, the participants involved and a likely Israeli strike. Only then will it be possible to understand whether everything will be limited to a one-off confrontation or whether the region is creeping into a big war. The next big war.
A number of pro-imperial channels and war correspondents with their joyful comments clearly demonstrate to Israel and to the millions of Israeli Russian-speaking community - whose side they are on. Once again over the past six months. They are strengthening, so to speak, the friendship of nations.
However, to be fair, there are some sane people among that crowd, at least trying to maintain a semblance of neutrality. Although, if passions boil over again, this will be the test....
It is reported that a second wave of drones was launched from Iranian Kermanshah. As I wrote - unfortunately it will not be limited to fifty "mopeds".
Approach time from Iran to Israel: ballistic missile - 12 minutes, cruise missile - 2 hours, drone - 9 hours according to Israeli Channel 12.
The first wave of drones, if not destroyed during the flight, will arrive in Israel by five o'clock local time and Moscow time. This can be considered a marker time for strikes by the rest of the systems. Unless, of course, there are several waves and the task of the first one is to defuse the air defense systems.
Allegedly, Iraqi Hezbollah and Yemeni Houthis have joined the strikes. There are also reports of attacks from Lebanon, so far not the most significant. There is unconfirmed information about the launch of cruise missiles by the Iranians. And they write that American aviation is trying to shoot down drones launched over Iraq.
In general, the picture is still in the dynamics... The details will be clear by 2:00 a.m.
Jordan ready to intercept drones and missiles that will fly through its territory toward Israel - Reuters
It is reported that the Iranians have launched a third wave of "shahids", in parallel, the Israeli air force is striking southern Lebanon, from where the rocket fire began some time ago. On the Lebanese border, everything so far is within the framework of routine shootings and strikes. No sharp escalation has been seen. At least not yet.
