The missile hit a community building, causing nearby older homes to collapse due to the impact. A local resident said most people were in shelters at the time, limiting injuries, though a young boy who was outside was among the more seriously affected.
With the number of angles showing the ballistic missile impact in Dimona (I’ve seen at least nine so far), it’s clear that for people living in this city, a siren means going outside to film.????♂️ pic.twitter.com/sQ103hNI5S
— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) March 21, 2026
The Israel Defense Forces said it is investigating why its air defence systems failed to intercept the missile. According to the military, interceptors were deployed but did not succeed in neutralising the threat.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) urged “maximum military restraint” following the strike. The agency said it has no indication of damage to the Negev nuclear research centre in Dimona.
Iran said the strike was carried out in response to an earlier attack on the Natanz nuclear facility. However, the IDF denied responsibility for any strike on Natanz earlier in the day.
Further details are awaited as investigations continue.
