In a significant escalation of hostilities, an Iranian ballistic missile directly struck Soroka Medical Center in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba on Thursday morning. The strike came as part of a larger coordinated barrage launched from Iran, triggering air raid sirens across multiple regions of Israel and sending emergency services into immediate action.
The impact caused confirmed damage to the hospital, one of the main medical facilities in the Negev region. A spokesperson for Soroka Hospital reported that the missile strike inflicted structural damage to parts of the facility. The extent of the harm to infrastructure and potential disruption to hospital operations remains under assessment.
In addition to the strike on the hospital, widespread damage has been reported across various areas of the country as a result of the missile barrage. Powerful explosions were heard throughout central Israel, underscoring the reach and intensity of the assault. Within the initial aftermath of the attack, authorities confirmed at least three separate direct impact sites.
Magen David Adom, Israel’s national emergency medical service, stated that its teams were deployed to multiple locations, actively scanning the scenes of reported missile impacts. Emergency personnel began immediate search-and-rescue operations to identify and assist victims, secure hazardous zones, and provide urgent medical attention.
Among the most pressing incidents reported was the case of individuals trapped inside an elevator following one of the strikes. The Israel Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that rescue teams were operating at the site, working to safely extract those affected.
The sudden and extensive attack has heightened tensions significantly, with Israeli authorities maintaining high alert across the country. As assessments of damage and casualties continue, emergency services remain fully mobilized, responding to a situation that remains fluid and potentially volatile.
The strike on a civilian hospital underscores the severity of the current escalation and raises further concerns over the potential for broader conflict involving strategic and civilian targets alike.
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