Satellite images show damage at Israeli bases during Iran strikes
Israeli media and Iranian outlets cite satellite analysis indicating hits on military installations during weeks of fighting before ceasefire
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Satellite images published by Israeli and Iranian media outlets appear to show damage to several Israeli military bases during U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran carried out between Feb. 28 and April 8, before a ceasefire halted weeks of fighting.
Analysis of satellite imagery released by the Israeli company Soar and cited by Israel’s Ynet news outlet showed damage at multiple Israeli military installations during the latest round of hostilities. Ynet said the report was published “with the approval of the military censor.”
Images from the Sentinel-2 satellite indicated that the Ramat David Air Base was hit in two separate locations during the conflict with Iran. According to Ynet’s analysis, one damaged area appeared to house support vehicles and equipment, while another served as a refueling and service point for fighter jets.
Additional images showed damage to a defensive position at Nevatim Air Base. Ynet reported that the damage was “clearly visible” in imagery dated March 25.
Iranian state-linked broadcaster Press TV also published an analysis of the satellite imagery, saying it revealed damage to several Israeli military installations during Iranian and Hezbollah operations. The report raised questions about the extent of destruction Israeli authorities may not have publicly disclosed.
According to the analysis, satellite imagery also showed changes near a structure inside the Mishar base, a Unit 8200 signals intelligence facility near Safed. Soar’s review suggested a possible strike on the site between March 5 and March 10.
Further images indicated a major fire at Camp Shimshon beginning March 10, the same day Hezbollah announced it had attacked the site with drones. The analysis said the fire spread across roughly 200 meters inside the base and continued for several days.
Comparisons with older high-resolution satellite images from 2016, 2024 and 2025 suggested the damaged area had long been used for operational and logistical military purposes, including vehicle placement and preparations.
The analysis also noted that previous imagery showed little vegetation in the area, suggesting the fire may have resulted from a strike inside the base rather than from brush burning.
Press TV said the use of low-resolution images in the published report could indicate efforts by Israeli military censors to limit public understanding of the extent of the damage.
According to figures cited by Yedioth Ahronoth, Iran had launched about 670 missiles and 765 drones toward Israel since the conflict began.
The fighting paused on April 8, when a Pakistani-mediated ceasefire took effect.
Israeli officials have continued expressing concern over Iran’s ballistic missile capabilities and their role in negotiations with the United States over a possible permanent ceasefire.
Reports in Israeli and regional media have also said Israel has pressed Washington to consider another military campaign against Iran after previous rounds of fighting in June 2025 and February failed to achieve their stated objectives.
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