Eilat, Israel – A drone launched from Yemen crashed near a hotel in the southern Israeli coastal city of Eilat late Tuesday, according to Israeli media reports. The incident, while alarming, caused no casualties.
Details of the Incident
Local reports confirmed that the drone, believed to have originated from Yemeni territory, struck near a hotel in Eilat, a popular tourist destination along the Red Sea. Eyewitnesses described hearing a loud noise before the unmanned aerial vehicle hit the ground.
CCTV footage circulating on social media and news outlets shows the drone descending rapidly before crashing close to a building in the city. Security officials immediately sealed off the area and began an investigation into the incident.
No Casualties Reported
Authorities stated that despite the proximity to a busy hotel area, no injuries or fatalities were reported. Damage from the crash remained limited to the immediate site. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have yet to release an official statement on the origin of the drone or whether it was intercepted.
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Background and Regional Tensions
The attack comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, where drones and missile strikes from Yemen’s Houthis have targeted locations in the Red Sea region in recent months. Analysts warn that such incidents could escalate instability, especially in areas close to international shipping routes and tourist hubs.
While no group has immediately claimed responsibility for the Eilat incident, security experts suggest it reflects the growing reach of drone warfare in the region. Authorities in Israel are expected to step up air defense measures around Eilat, which lies near key Red Sea trade routes.
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