Neot Hovav

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Smoke rising in the Negev after an Iranian ballistic missile struck the Neot Hovav industrial zone.

Fears of a hazardous materials leak were raised following the impact and resulting fire.

MDA says there are currently no reported casualties from the strike.

IRGC Aerospace Force commander Majid Moosavi:

Retaliation for attacks on Iranian infrastructure is underway, with the destruction of strategic industries linked to the American-Zionist enemy in the region.

So far, we targeted the Ramat Hovav chemical industry complex in Israel, a refinery, two steel facilities, two aluminum super complexes, and these painful attacks continue.

The IDF Home Front Command warns civilians in the Neot Hovav industrial zone, south of Beersheba, to stay indoors after an Iranian ballistic missile likely caused a fragment to hit a facility, sparking a large fire. Rescue and search teams are on site, but nearby towns are not affected.

Iran claims its missile strike on the Neot Hovav industrial zone hit facilities linked to Israeli military interests in the south as a warning to Jerusalem - Fars News Agency reports.