IDF Strikes Six Airfields Across Iran, Says 15 Aircraft Destroyed

News18

23-06-2025

By damaging infrastructure and neutralizing key assets, the Israeli Air Force effectively hindered takeoff capabilities from the targeted airports.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched coordinated airstrikes on six Iranian regime airports located across western, eastern, and central Iran, destroying 15 aircraft and helicopters. The strikes, conducted using remotely manned aircraft, targeted runways, underground bunkers, and multiple aircraft including F-14s, F-5s, AH-1 helicopters, and a refueling plane, all reportedly intended for counter-operations against Israeli Air Force missions.
According to the IDF, the operation was aimed at deepening Israeli air superiority in Iranian airspace by disrupting Iran's ability to launch air attacks and support its aerial operations. By damaging infrastructure and neutralising key assets, the Israeli Air Force effectively hindered takeoff capabilities from the targeted airports and reduced the operational strength of the Iranian army's air power.
The Israeli military on Monday announced it was conducting airstrikes on military infrastructure in Kermanshah, located in western Iran, as hostilities between the two countries entered their 11th consecutive day.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out a series of airstrikes targeting launch and storage sites for surface-to-surface missiles in the Kermanshah region of Iran, which were aimed at Israeli territory. According to the military, the strikes were executed by more than 15 Air Force fighter jets, guided by precise intelligence provided by the IDF Intelligence Directorate.
The IDF stated that the operation is part of its broader effort to weaken the Iranian regime's military capabilities and achieve air superiority, vowing to continue its operations to ensure the security of the State of Israel.
Israel launched large-scale attacks on Iran on June 13 targeting its missile and nuclear facilities, as well as military leaders and security services.
Aerial assaults raged between the two foes early Monday, while Tehran vowed retaliation over the bunker-buster bombs American warplanes unleashed at the weekend on three nuclear sites.
US President Donald Trump insisted the attack had 'obliterated" Iran's nuclear capabilities, but other officials said it was too soon to determine how significantly Tehran's nuclear programme had been impacted.
First Published:
June 23, 2025, 12:26 IST