Israel Air Force jets struck at will today at Egyptian military targets in the Nile delta and within eight miles of Cairo. It was a second time in a week that Israeli bombers penetrated far behind the Suez Canal zone. The raids confirmed previous reports that Egypt’s radar warning system has been virtually destroyed.
A military spokesman said all aircraft returned safely after hitting the Khanka Army camp just outside of Cairo where Egyptian Air Force equipment is stored, and Tel El Kabir, a camp in the Nile delta. He said only light anti-aircraft fire was encountered. Israeli pilots reported seeing Egyptian fighter planes take off but they made no attempt to challenge the Israeli aircraft.
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