Israel’s military announced that it successfully intercepted a missile early Wednesday morning, which had been launched from Yemen and entered Israeli airspace. Sirens were activated to alert residents about the potential danger of falling debris from the interception, according to an official statement from the army.

Magen David Adom, the ambulance service, reported that around nine individuals sustained injuries while attempting to reach a safe area.

The Israeli military noted on X that this marks the fifth instance within a week where millions of Israelis were compelled to seek shelter due to missile attacks initiated by Houthi militants in Yemen. The Iran-aligned Houthi group has consistently targeted Israel with drones and missiles, framing these actions as expressions of support for Palestinians in Gaza.