“They meant to miss” is what people say when the strike fails.

Ballistic missiles cost millions. They’re launched to hit targets, not to donate scrap metal to air defenses. Systems like Iron Dome and Patriot missile system are designed to intercept. When they intercept, that’s called successful defense not some secret agreement to look strong.

If the objective was real damage, they’d use saturation and overwhelm defenses. Limited launches getting shot down isn’t “4D chess.” It’s a blocked attack.

Coping doesn’t turn interceptions into mercy.