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Friday, August 16, 2024
IDF: Two drones from Lebanon launched at Israel; one intercepted, no injuries
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Two suspected drones were launched from Lebanon at northern Israel about half an hour ago, setting off sirens in the Golan Heights.
The IDF says that one of the suspected drones was shot down by air defenses, and the second struck near the northern community of Kela.
A fire also sparked in the area as a result of falling shrapnel following the interception.
There are no injuries in the attack.