Terrorists fired two Grad rockets at the city of Eilat Wednesday night. No reports of physical injuries or damages

Terrorists fired two Grad-type rockets at the city of Eilat on Wednesday night, according to a report on Kol Yisraelradio.

One of the rockets exploded in a construction zone located in a residential neighborhood in the city. Security forces were conductingsearches in the area to locate the second rocket. There were no reports of physical injuries or damages.

It is unknown as of yet exactly from the rockets were fired, but officials said it is highly likely they were fired from the Sinai Peninsula.

Shortly after midnight (local time), residents of Eilat reported hearing several loud explosions in the city. Police forces began searching the area in an attempt to locate the source of the explosions.

In August of 2010, five Grad rockets hit the city of Eilat. Two exploded in open areas and three fell into the sea. No injuries were reported.

Rockets were also fired at Eilat in April of 2010. One landed in the sea, and one hit the Jordanian city of Aqaba.

Credit for this report- http://www.israelnationalnews.com

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