tiered air defense network had failed to intercept a Soviet air-defense missile launched by Syria.
I explained the change in rule of engagement between Syria & Israel a few days ago and it happened today. https://t.co/AyBYedpnV5
The missile, a 5V21-type of an S-200 air-defense system, was launched by the Syrian Arab Air Defense Forces at Israeli warplanes preparing to launch airstrikes on the outskirts of the Syrian capital, Damascus, early on April 22. The missile missed its target but went on to land some 250 km deep in Israel, 40 km away from the Dimona nuclear reactor.
During a press conference in Tel Aviv, Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz acknowledged that the military had failed to intercept the stray Syrian missile.