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Samuel Hickey, of the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, said that “this attack was relatively more surprising,” because ballistic missiles can fly at supersonic speeds, making them more difficult to intercept by fighter jets or ground systems.

From missile launch to impact, the entire process is completed within 12 minutes.

https://www.sarayanews.com/article/96220...9%84%D9%85

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The US uses about 12 interceptors but little is known about their accuracy.