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Houthi missile apparently broke up mid-air during descent; no immediate reports of impacts or injuries
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
A ballistic missile launched by the Houthis in Yemen at Israel a short while ago apparently broke up in the air during its descent, according to initial IDF assessments.
The Israeli Air Force launched interceptor missiles to shoot down the falling fragments.
The IDF says the results of the interception attempts are under investigation.
There are no immediate reports of impacts or injuries. Sirens had sounded in central Israel.
Since March 18, when the IDF resumed its offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the Houthis in Yemen have launched 71 ballistic missiles and at least 23 drones at Israel. Several of the missiles have fallen short.
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