The attack was remarkably precise and professional, exceeding initial impressions. A Pentagon news conference revealed the damage to Iran’s program is likely far more extensive than initially reported.
A large crater (approximately 62 meters wide) is visible at the launch silo and extensive damage in and around the launchpad can be seen which suggests that the missile exploded shortly after ignition or launch. We must not understate the importance of this launch failure vis-à-vis the information war. ... This is a failure for a strategic Russian weapon system, but it is also an informational victory for Ukraine.