IDF investigating failure to trigger sirens before drone impact at southern airport

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

Smoke rises after an explosive drone impacts at Ramon Airport in south Israel on September 7, 2025. (Social media; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
Smoke rises after an explosive drone impacts at Ramon Airport in south Israel on September 7, 2025. (Social media; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

No sirens sounded for the Houthi drone that struck Ramon Airport in southern Israel, the military confirms.

The IDF says it is investigating the failure to identify the drone that was launched from Yemen.

Earlier, three other Houthi drones from Yemen were shot down by the Israeli Air Force.

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