Reports indicate an explosive drone has struck Ramon Airport in southern Israel, just north of Eilat, as reported by Open Source Intel.
Apparently, the drone was able to avoid detection until minutes before impact. The IDF was only notified about it after the drone has already struck the passenger hall of the airport.
Two people were wounded by the drone, and security forces are on scene.
Magen David Adom (MDA) reported that at 14:35pm, its 101 emergency center in the Negev received a report of a UAV that had fallen near Ramon Airport.
MDA added, "Paramedics are providing medical care at the scene to a man in his 50s in light condition, fully conscious, with shrapnel injuries to his limbs, as well as to several people experiencing anxiety (shock).
Further updates are expected."
The IDF stated:
"The Israel Defense Forces reported that a UAV launched from Yemen struck the passenger hall at Ramon Airport in the Arava region.
No alerts were activated."
The IDF said it is currently investigating the incident.
Israel’s Airports Authority announced that the southern section of Israeli airspace has been closed due to the attack. Emergency teams and airport staff are working on the ground to secure the site and assist passengers (Israel Realtime).
