Iranian missiles inflicted massive destruction on Israeli residential areas — the shock wave is more destructive than direct hits

Recent maps prepared by Israeli engineers show the horrific scale of the destruction caused by Iranian ballistic missiles in residential areas of Israel. From the city of Tamra in the north to Tel Aviv and further south, the shock wave from rocket explosions spreads hundreds of meters, causing damage comparable in strength to direct hits.

Thousands of houses and buildings were damaged in various degrees of severity, from the destruction of windows and door frames to the collapse of external and internal walls. Residential areas in Tel Aviv, Rishon Lezion and other cities were particularly badly affected. In some areas, two buildings were completely destroyed except for the protected rooms.

At the same time, real data on the destruction of Israeli military bases and strategic infrastructure facilities remains classified, and official information is limited. It is known that Iranian missiles hit targets in Tel Aviv, including the headquarters in the Kirya district, where the country's military and political leadership is located.

The Israeli Iron Dome air defense system was able to intercept a significant portion of the missiles, but not all threats were neutralized. Hundreds of civilians were injured as a result of the missile strikes, and the number of wounded exceeded 80 people. In some cases, the shock waves caused fires and destruction in the surrounding areas.

The escalation of the conflict was linked to mutual strikes by Israel and Iran: Israel carried out airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and military bases, and Iran responded with massive rocket volleys. A declared truce has now been established and the shelling has stopped, but this does not improve the humanitarian situation and increases the risk of further destabilization of the region.

Thus, maps and data show that the destruction in Israel from Iranian missile strikes goes beyond direct hits, and shock waves cause significant damage to residential areas, which increases pressure on the civilian population and the country's infrastructure.

Iran attacks Russian-speaking suburb of Tel Aviv: casualties and destruction in Bat Yam

The destruction in Bat Yam on June 15, 2025

As a result of Iran's missile strike on the Israeli city of Bat Yam, a suburban area of Tel Aviv with a large number of Russian-speaking residents, significant destruction and loss of life occurred. According to the latest data, five people were killed, about 35 are missing, and more than 100 were injured in various degrees of severity.

Rocket attacks hit residential buildings, causing widespread destruction and collapse of buildings. Rescue services continue to dismantle the rubble, search and rescue operations are underway to locate survivors and provide assistance to the injured.

This attack was the next stage in the escalation of the conflict between Iran and Israel, which has already led to numerous casualties and destruction in the region. The attacks on human settlements are of deep concern to the international community and underscore the need to find ways to de-escalate and resolve the conflict peacefully.

Residents of Bat Yam, including a significant number of people from Russian-speaking countries, have faced the tragic consequences of the conflict, which exacerbates the humanitarian crisis and requires additional support from the state and international organizations.

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