Reports Indicate Increased Use of Old Munitions by US and Israel in Recent Conflict
About 20 days after the onset of the clashes, media reports and military analyses indicate that the dimensions of the defensive and offensive capabilities of the involved parties have become clearer, and the consumption of munitions has significantly increased. According to these reports, the coalition comprised of the United States and Israel has used a substantial portion of its missile and bomb reserves in recent operations.
On the defensive side, it is reported that a large volume of interceptor missiles and defensive equipment have been expended, while on the offensive front, extensive use of fighter jets has replaced some of the drones shot down during the fighting. Some military analysts claim that changes in the composition of air operations have led to increased consumption of available missiles and bombs.
Additionally, based on media investigations, it is claimed that more than 300 launched bombs and missiles have failed to detonate or explode so far. Among these munitions are bombs from the “MK80” family with various warheads, “Tomahawk” cruise missiles, and “AGM-158 JASSM” missiles.
Some reports attribute the possible failure of these munitions to technical problems in the explosive fuses or the impact of electronic warfare; however, these claims have not been independently verified. Images circulated on social media also show that many of these munitions were manufactured in 2013 and 2014.
Some military observers believe that the prolonged conflict and extensive consumption of advanced munitions may have forced the involved parties to use older generation stockpiles. Meanwhile, US and Israeli officials have not publicly commented specifically on these allegations.
The publication of images related to dud munitions and strikes in civilian areas has drawn widespread attention on social media, sparking debates about the accuracy of the attacks and their consequences.
