UAV fired from Iraq shot down over Eilat 

Sirens in Eilat: The Navy intercepted a UAV launched from Iraq

Sirens were heard in the Eilat area after a naval missile ship intercepted a UAV launched from the east. The pro-Iranian militias in Iraq claimed responsibility for the launch.

Israeli Navy Boats (photo: Oleg Lopatkin/shutterstock)

Sirens were heard this evening (Wednesday) in the Eilat area, following a suspicion of an incursion by hostile aircraft. After about 10 minutes, the Home Front Command updated that the event had ended.

The IDF spokesperson reported that a naval missile ship intercepted an unmanned aerial vehicle launched from the east, following alerts according to policy. Shortly thereafter, the pro-Iranian militias in Iraq claimed responsibility for launching drones towards a "vital target" in the city.

The Eilat Municipality updated that "security forces in the area report a successful interception of an aerial target that entered the area by the Navy. We must act according to the Home Front Command's instructions; they save lives." No injuries or damage have been reported.

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