The IDF said the objective of the attacks was to impair Iran’s ability to challenge Israeli aircraft conducting missions over Iranian territory.

Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has claimed drone strikes have “destroyed” 15 military aircraft in attacks on six Iranian airports across the country.

Israel struck six Iranian airports and missile sites on Monday, damaging jets and infrastructure, in a major escalation of the 11-day war. One Israeli drone was downed. Despite U.S. diplomatic outreach,