Iranian ballistic missile hits Israeli hospital in Beersheba VIDEO

On the morning of June 19, an Iranian ballistic missile struck Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba city in Israel as sirens sounded across Israel following a barrage launched from Iran.

There has been damage to the hospital, along with extensive damage in various other areas, the hospital spokesperson stated, Caliber.Az reports, citing The Jerusalem Post.

Rescue teams have been operating at the scene to help people trapped in an elevator at the hospital, the Israel Fire and Rescue Service reported.

A man, 60, is in serious condition due to wounds from the blast and shrapnel. At least 25 people were lightly wounded from the impacts across the country, Magen David Adom (MDA) said.

Large blasts were heard across Israel as several other direct impact sites in central Israeli cities were reported.

At least three direct impact sites were reported in the initial aftermath of the sirens. MDA added that it was scanning the sites of further reported impacts.

At least 20 missiles were launched from Iranian territory.

By Khagan Isayev