A projectile fired from Yemen hit Tel Aviv overnight into December 21, Israeli authorities said, in a rare instance of a failed interception over the city, Report informs via CNN.
The projectile landed in Tel Aviv’s southern Jaffa area, Israel’s military said, adding that attempts to intercept a missile from Yemen failed shortly after sirens sounded in central Israel.
It said a fallen projectile was identified in the area.
At least 16 people sustained minor injuries from glass fragments that broke in nearby buildings, Israel’s Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency service said.
In addition, 14 victims were treated for slight injuries they sustained seeking shelter, as well as seven panic victims.