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Israel Says Air Force Intercepts Rocket Launched From Yemen

The military reported the interception on its Telegram channel with no immediate information on damage or casualties.

Overview

  • Air-raid sirens sounded in several areas of Israel after the launch, according to the Israel Defense Forces.
  • The IDF said the incoming projectile was a rocket fired from Yemen toward Israeli territory.
  • Israeli air defenses were activated and the Air Force conducted the interception, the IDF stated.
  • RIA Novosti relayed the updates from the IDF’s Telegram posts published and revised within minutes early on October 5.
  • The reports provided no details on where the rocket was headed or whether any debris fell on the ground.