Aden International Airport targeted by Houthi missile strikes

Aden International Airport Houthi missile attack Yemen civil war civilian infrastructure Arab League

Houthi rebels launched a missile attack on Aden International Airport in southern Yemen, marking the second such strike on the facility in less than a week. The missiles landed near the runway, approximately 500 metres from a Yemenia Airways aircraft that was preparing for takeoff to Cairo. While no casualties were reported from the airport strike, the attack occurred amidst heightened regional tensions.

The escalation follows a deadly strike on the Maashiq Presidential Palace in Aden on Thursday, which killed five people and wounded 16. Houthi military sources claimed the airport strike targeted a Saudi-led coalition command headquarters and weapons depots at Badr Camp. The Yemeni government and the Ministry of Transport condemned the attacks as grave violations of international law and direct threats to civilian aviation safety.

The Arab League has called on the international community to hold those responsible for attacks on Aden and Marib accountable, describing the strikes as a dangerous escalation that undermines stability and peace efforts in Yemen.

Entities

Abdulrahman Sheikh · Aden · Aden International Airport · Aden Security Department · Arab League · Houthi · Houthi militia · Houthi movement · Houthi rebels · Houthis · Maashiq Presidential Palace · Moammar al-Eryani

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[● 2 SOURCES] The missiles landed approximately 500 meters away from a commercial aircraft. www.alrasheedmedia.com
[● 2 SOURCES] This marks the second missile attack on Aden International Airport within ten days.
[● 2 SOURCES] The first missile landed near the airport's western gate toward the runway, and the second landed northwest of the airport. alsahwayemen.net
[● 23 SOURCES] A Yemenia Airways flight was preparing to depart for Cairo during the missile attack. www.alrasheedmedia.com · almajhar.net · alsahwayemen.net · sarabic.ae · alkuwaitnews.net · +13 more
[● 14 SOURCES] Two missiles launched by the Houthis fell within the grounds of Aden International Airport. www.alrasheedmedia.com · www.abyan-time.net · alkuwaitnews.net · almajhar.net · alsahwayemen.net · +6 more
[● 15 SOURCES] Preliminary information indicates there were no human casualties from the incident. www.alrasheedmedia.com · alkuwaitnews.net · almajhar.net · www.devdiscourse.com · alsahwayemen.net · +7 more
[● 15 SOURCES] This was the second missile attack on the airport facility in less than one week. www.devdiscourse.com · alkuwaitnews.net · almajhar.net · www.alrasheedmedia.com · alsahwayemen.net · +7 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Saudi-led coalition intercepted a ballistic missile targeting the Saudi oil hub of Yanbu. www.devdiscourse.com
[● 12 SOURCES] Houthi forces claimed responsibility for targeting a Saudi military command center and weapon depots in Aden. ameve.eu · alkuwaitnews.net · ch23.com · www.enikos.gr · notiziedi.it · +5 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The coalition destroyed two cruise missiles over the Red Sea and three drones in Saudi Arabia. www.devdiscourse.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] A previous Houthi attack on the presidential palace killed five people and injured 16.
[● 15 SOURCES] Two missiles landed at Aden International Airport. www.devdiscourse.com · alkuwaitnews.net · almajhar.net · www.alrasheedmedia.com · alsahwayemen.net · +6 more