A Grad-style Katyusha rocket, launched by terrorists in Hamas-controlled Gaza, hit a built-up area in Ashdod, Monday afternoon. A number of stores and vehicles were damaged. While no physical injuries were reported, a number of people suffered from shock trauma.

Minutes earlier, a Grad rocket exploded in the central-region city of Gedera. Two vehicles were damaged in the attack and a number of people suffered from shock trauma. Another rocket exploded in an open area.