At least 20 people were injured on Wednesday when a drone launched from Yemen struck the southern Israeli city of Eilat on the Red Sea coast, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said.

Emergency services reported chaos in Eilat after the strike, with Israel’s Magen David Adom confirming 20 casualties. Two victims sustained severe limb injuries and were transferred to Yoseftal Hospital, while others were treated for moderate and light wounds, according to Associated Press.

The IDF said attempts were made to intercept the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) but it managed to hit the coastal city. Television footage showed thick smoke rising from the impact site, as security forces rushed to cordon off the area.

“IDF troops, alongside the Israel Police, were dispatched to the area of Eilat after rece

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