The Israeli public was alerted in television and radio broadcasts last night to the possibility of attack from the air should war break out anew with Syria or Egypt. Both countries are known to possess Soviet-made Scud” intermediate range missiles, that could reach Israel’s populated centers. An army spokesman said after the broadcasts that “It is always good for the civilian population to be aware of potential dangers, especially in view of the presence of missiles in the Arab arsenal.
The Syrians used Soviet-made “Frog” missiles during the Yom Kippur War. Several hit Migdal Haemek arid Gvat settlements, causing extensive damage to houses though only light casualties. The “Frog” carries a half ton warhead. The “Scud” missile has a one-ton warhead and a range of 350 kilometers which makes every Israeli city and town a potential target.
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