Quds Brigades fires two missiles at southern Israel
GAZA, Dec 27 (KUNA) - Palestinian Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of Islamic Jihad, claimed responsibility on Saturday for firing two missiles on the town of Ashkalon in southern Israel.
The group said in a statement that their fighters were able to fire two locally made rockets, type Quds, at the town.
The operation is in response to Israeli attacks in Gaza, the statement added.
Meanwhile, Israeli newspaper Yediot Ahronot said that the Israeli minister of Defense will brief on Sunday the government on developments concerning military operations in Gaza Strip.(zt.mb)
Quds 3
Class A Quds 2
Weight: 23.5 kg (51.7 lb)
Length: 150 cm (a little under 5 feet)
Diameter: 90 mm (3 ½ inches)
Maximum range: 6 km (3 ¾ miles)
Warhead weight: 8 kg (17.6 lbs)
Class B Quds 2
Weight: 33.5 kg (73.7 lbs)
Length: 110 cm (3.6 feet)
Diameter: 115 mm (4 ½ inches)
Maximum range: 7 km (4 1/3 miles)
Warhead weight: 8 kg (17.6 lbs)
Class A Quds 3
Weight: 35 kg (77 lbs)
Length: 130 cm (4 ¼ feet)
Diameter: 102 mm (4 inches)
Maximum range: 8.5 km (5 ¼ miles)
Warhead weight: 6-7 kg (13.2-15.4 lbs)
Class B Quds 3
Weight: 42 kg (92.4 lbs)
Length: 200 cm (6 ½ feet)
Diameter: 127.5 mm (5 inches)
Maximum range: 9 km (more than 5 ½ miles)
Warhead weight: 8 kg (17.6 lbs)
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