Apparent drone explodes in building in southern town of Yavne, no injuries

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Smoke rises from a building in Yavne after an apparent drone strike on December 9, 2024. (Screencapture X/ used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
Smoke rises from a building in Yavne after an apparent drone strike on December 9, 2024. (Screencapture X/ used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

A drone reportedly struck a residential building in the southern city of Yavne a short while ago.

An explosion was reported in the area, and smoke can be seen rising from the apartment block.

Footage also appears to show a drone flying over the area shortly before the blast.

No sirens sounded. Authorities are investigating.

There are no reports of injuries in the blast, medics say.

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