AMMAN, March 28 (Xinhua) -- The Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF) said Saturday the country intercepted most of the 22 missiles launched from Iran targeting Jordan during the fourth week of the ongoing regional conflict.
In a joint statement with the Public Security Directorate, the JAF's Military Media Directorate said the Royal Air Force successfully intercepted and destroyed most of the projectiles, though two missiles struck eastern areas of the country.
Since the outbreak of the conflict, Jordan has faced attacks from Iranian forces, with a total of 262 missiles and drones targeting its strategic sites, of which the Royal Air Force has intercepted 242, it said.
To date, authorities have recorded 478 incidents involving falling projectiles. These incidents have left 25 people injured, caused damage to 25 vehicles, 55 homes and shops, and 14 public properties, according to the statement. ■
