Some 8,000 Israelis across the South temporarily lost power on Monday morning after an Iranian missile hit an Electric Corporation facility in southern Israel.
Energy Minister Eli Cohen stated that due to an impact near a strategic infrastructure facility in the South, there were approximately 8,000 people without electricity.
The power was restored in less than three hours.
Iran launches small waves of attacks throughout Monday
Missiles were launched in numerous waves and to areas across the country, with initial sirens sounding first in northern Israel, including the Galilee area, followed by sirens in central and southern Israel. Blasts were heard in the Shfela area and across southern Israel, with loud thuds heard in Jerusalem, according to Reuters witnesses. Footage on social media showed a large impact in Israel's South.
Magen David Adom (MDA) stated that there were no reports of casualties or wounded after conducting scans of the area. There were people who were injured on the way to the protected space and suffered from anxiety, MDA added.
Addressing the attack, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said they changed tactics in their most recent barrage by targeting spots from North to South, including Tel Aviv and Haifa, with drones and missiles.
Israel's Electric Corporation reported on a strike near a strategic infrastructure facility in southern Israel, causing disruptions in the electricity supply to several settlements in the area.
They said that teams were on their way to several locations to restore electricity as soon as possible.
Rescue teams scan areas, flights diverted
Rescue flights that were supposed to land in Israel were diverted to the Cyprus area due to the missile launches.
According to initial reports, a crash was detected in an open area in the Lachish region.
Israeli media reported that between 10 and 15 missiles were fired, and that there was a total of 35 minutes of sirens.
After the Home Front Command said all could exit the shelters, another round of missiles targeted northern Israel at approximately 11:30 a.m.
Firefighting teams were sent to a site with fallen shrapnel in the Southern District, the Fire and Rescue Authority stated.
The Fire and Rescue Authority called on the public to avoid blocking roads in areas of reported crashes.
The Ashdod municipality said there were no reports of crashes, but called on residents to remain in protected areas.
The military stated that the IAF was operating to intercept the threat.
This is a developing story.