Around 200 injured in Iranian missile strikes on Israel's Dimona, Arad — report

Approximately 200 people were injured in Iranian missile attacks on the Israeli cities of Dimona and Arad, The Times of Israel reported on March 22, citing medical sources.

According to a medical centre in Beersheba, more than 175 wounded were admitted, with 36 remaining hospitalised. Eleven people sustained serious injuries. Among the victims are a 12-year-old boy in Dimona and a five-year-old girl in Arad.

Israel’s Magen David Adom rescue service noted that most injuries were caused by shrapnel or occurred while seeking shelter.

The strikes targeted areas near the nuclear research facility in Dimona, raising concerns over potential risks to sensitive infrastructure.