Air raid sirens sound in Israel
The Israeli army says air raid sirens sounded after a “hostile aircraft infiltration” in Nitzana village.
According to Israeli media, three drones were launched from Yemen.
Israel says 3 drones launched from Yemen intercepted
In a post on Telegram, the army says the air force intercepted three UAVs launched from Yemen.
“Two aerial vehicles were intercepted prior to crossing into Israeli territory,” the army said, adding that air raid sirens were sounded due to the infiltration. The army did not elaborate on the status of the third UAV.
Israeli airspace above Ramon airport closed to traffic
Israeli airspace above Ramon airport has been closed to traffic. The Israel Airport Authority did not provide an immediate reason for the closure.
The Israeli military said, according to a Ynet report, it was investigating a report of a drone crash at the airport.
Earlier, the Israeli army said the air force intercepted three UAVs launched from Yemen. It said two were “intercepted prior to crossing into Israeli territory”, but did not elaborate on the status of the third UAV.
Drone launched from Yemen hits Israeli airport
A drone launched from Yemen has hit Israel’s southern airport, forcing the airspace closure and flight suspension, the Israeli military said.
Israel said the Houthis launched multiple drones, some of which were intercepted outside Israel. At least one hit the passenger hall of Ramon airport near the southern Israeli city of Eilat, according to the Israel Airports Authority.
Israel’s Channel 12 reported that four drones were launched from Yemen, but the army was able to detect and intercept only three of them.
Two people were wounded in the attack.
