The Israeli army said on Wednesday it had intercepted a drone launched from the east towards the port city of Eilat, and that a second one was identified falling in the area.
“Two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were detected approaching the Eilat area from the east. A missile ship of the navy… intercepted one UAV, and the fall of another UAV was identified in the Eilat area”, the army said in a statement, while Israeli first responders reported two minor injuries from the attack.
Iraq-based militant group has claimed responsibility for the drone strike.