JERUSALEM, Oct 6 (NNN-MA’AN) – At Least 20 Injured, In Yemen Drone Attack On Southern Israeli City Of Eilat, late last night, the second attack in a day, the Israeli military said, adding that, the unmanned aircraft was likely intercepted.
“Following the sirens that sounded regarding a hostile aircraft infiltration in the area of Eilat, a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) that was launched from Yemen was likely intercepted by the IAF (Israel Air Force),” the military said in a statement. It added that, the sirens were triggered due to the risk of falling shrapnel from the interception.
Police said in a statement that, officers were searching the area for casualties.
There was no immediate comment from the Houthis.
Earlier in the day, Houthi forces fired a missile towards central Israel before dawn, claiming it targeted “sensitive sites.” The Israeli military said the missile was intercepted by its air defences.– NNN-MA’AN
