The Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba suffered significant damage from an Iranian missile strike, with emergency crews responding quickly as the hospital managed to keep its staff and patients safe during the incident.**
Iranian Missile Strike Hits Major Israeli Hospital Amid Rising Tensions**
Iranian Missile Strike Hits Major Israeli Hospital Amid Rising Tensions**
An Iranian missile targeted the Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, highlighting escalating conflict dynamics between Israel and Iran.**
The Soroka Medical Center, a pivotal hospital in southern Israel, was struck by an Iranian missile, resulting in extensive damage. The incident occurred on Thursday morning in Beersheba, where large sections of the hospital's top floor were destroyed, leaving behind rubble and shards of glass scattered over a wide area. The aftermath saw melted plastic and burnt wires release a noxious odor into the air.
Dr. Vadim Bankovich, who heads the Orthopedics Department at the hospital, described the chaotic scene, noting a “massive boom and blast wave” when the missile impacted. Despite the destruction, the hospital's director, Shlomi Codish, confirmed that all patients and staff had been evacuated to designated safe areas prior to the strike. Fortunately, the hospital was only treating a few individuals for minor injuries post-incident.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for the missile launch, alleging that they were targeting Israeli military installations adjacent to the medical facility, according to the Fars news agency. However, there was no corroboration provided for these claims, and Israeli military officials did not comment immediately on the occurrence.
In the moments following the missile alert, Dr. Bankovich and his team hurried to a windowless safe space, ensuring their patients were shielded from the blast. Upon returning to their department shortly after, they were met with toppled furniture, scattered ceiling panels, and disrupted medical equipment, a stark reminder of the threat they had just faced.
Dr. Vadim Bankovich, who heads the Orthopedics Department at the hospital, described the chaotic scene, noting a “massive boom and blast wave” when the missile impacted. Despite the destruction, the hospital's director, Shlomi Codish, confirmed that all patients and staff had been evacuated to designated safe areas prior to the strike. Fortunately, the hospital was only treating a few individuals for minor injuries post-incident.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for the missile launch, alleging that they were targeting Israeli military installations adjacent to the medical facility, according to the Fars news agency. However, there was no corroboration provided for these claims, and Israeli military officials did not comment immediately on the occurrence.
In the moments following the missile alert, Dr. Bankovich and his team hurried to a windowless safe space, ensuring their patients were shielded from the blast. Upon returning to their department shortly after, they were met with toppled furniture, scattered ceiling panels, and disrupted medical equipment, a stark reminder of the threat they had just faced.
