Israel scrambles warplanes over nuclear facility

[oberliner]

JERUSALEM — Israel's air force scrambled fighter jets Tuesday after a small civilian aircraft flew into restricted airspace near the country's heavily guarded and secretive Dimona nuclear reactor, military officials said Tuesday.

The officials said two fighter planes that were already airborne responded and directed the pilot to a nearby airport. They spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity surrounding the Dimona nuclear reactor.

Israeli media said the man had flown into the area accidentally.

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[proteus_lives]

1. Scary.

Dude's lucky he didn't get a missile in the tailpipe. One would think that nuke sites are heavily defended.