The Israeli military confirmed on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, that Iran's ballistic missile attack earlier in the week caused damage to the Israeli Air Force's Ramat David Airbase. The confirmation came after low-resolution images dated June 8 from the European Space Agency's Sentinel-2 satellite showed potential damage to the base's runway and infrastructure.
According to IDF spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, the attack involved multiple ballistic missiles launched from Iran, with some impacting near the airbase located in northern Israel. Hagari stated that while the base's operational capability was not significantly affected, damage was sustained to non-critical structures and a runway section.
The Iranian attack, which occurred on June 8, 2026, was in response to an Israeli airstrike on Iranian targets in Syria earlier in the month. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility, stating that the missiles targeted Israeli military installations.
Independent analysts, including those from the Center for Strategic and International Studies, reviewed satellite imagery and confirmed visible damage to the airbase's main runway and a hangar. The IDF has since initiated repairs and increased air defense readiness in the region.
The incident marks a significant escalation in tensions between Israel and Iran, with both nations engaging in direct military exchanges. International calls for de-escalation have been issued by the United Nations and several Western governments.
