The Jordanian army has said that 240 missiles and drones had targeted the kingdom since the Middle East war began last month, most of which were intercepted, AFP reports.

“The total number of missiles and drones fired towards the kingdom since the start of the war has reached 240,” the army said in a statement.

“The Royal Air Force successfully intercepted and destroyed 222 missiles and drones, while 18 missiles and drones were not intercepted by the air defences,” it added.