Israel is closing its airspace following expected drones attack.
Airspace of Israel to be closed at 21:30 until at least 04:00 UTC following drones attack launched from Iran.
High probability of GPS Spoofing detected between Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia now.
Other closed airspaces (at 21:00 UTC):
- Iran (VFR flights)
- Jordan
- Iraq
- Lebanon
- Amman
According to reports 238 suicide drones belonging to the Shahid Squadron to take part in the attack. Iran planned the kamikaze drone attacks in 5 waves. The last wave is expected to reach targets simultaneously with cruise missiles.
Last commercial flight left Tel Aviv
El Al flight #LY91 to Tokyo Narita left Tel Aviv at 23:45 local time.
Emirates #EK955 to Beirut is returning to Dubai
Lebanon is closing its airspace.
Israeli Air Force launched fighter jets
Dozens of Israeli Air Force fighter jets are flying over Israeli territory in preparation for an Iranian attack.
Jordan has opened its airspace to Israeli Air Force fighter jets
Royal Air Force fighter jets took off from Cyprus
British RAF jets have reportedly shot down Iranian drones bound for Israel. Israel’s Channel 12 said that US and UK fighter jets shot down Iranian drones near the Syria-Iraq border.
First interceptions over Jerusalem
Air France #AF257 is changing its flight path
Air France #AF257 is diverting to Cairo to refuel before resuming flight to Paris CDG.
Other flights are forced to divert
KLM #KL809 to Kuala Lumpur will divert to Bangkok to refuel following change of flight path.
KLM #KL878 to Amsterdam will stop at Vienna to refuel following change of flight path.
The IDF reported that it successfully intercepted the “vast majority” of the Iranian ballistic missiles launched towards Israel. These missiles were neutralized by the Arrow air defense system before breaching Israeli airspace.
Despite this, a few missiles struck a military base in southern Israel.
Numerous drones and cruise missiles launched from Iran were intercepted by fighter jets.