AMMAN: The Jordanian army said on Saturday that 240 missiles and drones had targeted the kingdom since the Middle East war began last month, most of which were intercepted.
“The total number of missiles and drones fired toward the kingdom since the start of the war has reached 240,” the army said in a statement.
“The Royal Air Force successfully intercepted and destroyed 222 missiles and drones, while 18 missiles and drones were not intercepted by the air defenses,” it added.
The military’s media office, meanwhile, said 36 missiles and drones had targeted the kingdom over the past week.
“Fourteen missiles and 21 drones were intercepted and destroyed, while defenses were unable to thwart one attack,” it added.
