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in Israel for the first time a missile was shot down from a missile defense system – UNIAN
THAAD was deployed against a medium-range ballistic missile fired by Houthi rebels.
The first combat launch of one of the most expensive American batteries of the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system took place in Israel. The system was deployed against an intermediate-range ballistic missile fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, The War Zone reported, citing a US military official.
It is noted that the combat use of THAAD occurred on Thursday, December 26. The official told reporters that as of Friday, December 27, it was unclear whether an American or Israeli interceptor shot down the missile.
Already on Saturday, December 28, a video appeared online, which allegedly captured…
