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Houthi missile launched towards Israel from Yemen likely fell apart mid-air, says IDF

The Israeli Air Force launched several interceptor missiles to shoot down the fragments which later fell across several locations in central Israel.

Sirens sounded across several areas in Israel following the Houthi projectile fire. (Photo: Screengrab)

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Friday said that the Houthi missile launched from Yemen at Israel on Friday night likely broke up in the air during its descent.

The Israeli Air Force launched several interceptor missiles to shoot down the fragments, the military said. According to reports, fragments from the missiles fell across several locations in central Israel. The IDF said it is investigating the incident.

Sirens sounded across Israel

Earlier, the IDF confirmed that sirens sounded across several areas in Israel, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, following the Houthi projectile fire from Yemen.

🚨Sirens sounding across several areas in Israel following Houthi projectile fire from Yemen pic.twitter.com/KprjK72vFk

— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) August 22, 2025

Videos posted on social media showed what appears to be a ballistic missile over the skies in Central Israel.

Sirens over Tel Aviv tonight as interceptors engaged a Houthi missile.

Even when they don’t hit, such attacks impose social and economic costs while draining missile defenses that are expensive and slow to replace. pic.twitter.com/DgRxRcVp8N

— Sina Toossi (@SinaToossi) August 22, 2025