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The Israeli military said one of the missiles was intercepted; the second fell short of Israel.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Most of the Iranian missiles were intercepted and there were no reported injuries, the Wall Street Journal reported.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 7, 2026

Kyiv intercepted about 91 percent of all incoming drones and missiles in May, according to air force data.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The incident took place a day after it emerged that two Russian warplanes had "repeatedly and dangerously" intercepted an RAF spy plane over the Black Sea last month.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

I intercepted a look from Miss Ronkswood to Miss Wyche that said, Is he okay?

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell