interception

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Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates shut down a gas field after a missile interception reportedly rained debris on it and started a fire, the Associated Press reported.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Another building was damaged by debris from an interception in Haniel, a farming community in the central Sharon region, but no injuries were reported.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

But an exceptionally high interception rate of Iranian missiles by sophisticated air defenses helped avoid catastrophic damage, at least so far.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura oil refinery was partially closed External link after being hit by debris following the interception of two drones, Saudi Press Agency reported, citing a source at the Ministry of Energy.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

A life of frequent concerns that the next interception may not work, that the trap or the drive will fail, or that the herds will not appear this season.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer