JERUSALEM, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- Houthi forces launched a drone at Israel's Red Sea resort city of Eilat late on Sunday, the second attack in a day, the Israeli military said, adding that the unmanned aircraft was likely intercepted.

"Following the sirens that sounded regarding a hostile aircraft infiltration in the area of Eilat, a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) that was launched from Yemen was likely intercepted by the IAF (Israel Air Force)," the military said in a statement. It added that the sirens were triggered due to the risk of falling shrapnel from the interception.

Police said in a statement that officers were searching the area, but no casualties were reported.

There was no immediate comment from the Houthis.

Earlier in the day, Houthi forces fired a missile toward central Israel before dawn, claiming it targeted "sensitive sites." The Israeli military said the missile was intercepted by its air defenses. ■