2 missiles strike the airport in Yemen's port city of Aden, officials say
Houthi rebels launched two missile strikes at the airport in Aden, Yemen, marking the second such attack in less than ten days. No casualties were reported, though the strikes occurred near a commercial aircraft and a military facility housing Saudi-led forces.
Why it matters
The escalation of attacks in Aden underscores the ongoing instability in Yemen and the intensifying regional conflict involving Iran-backed rebels and Saudi-backed government forces.
2 missiles strike the airport in Yemen's port city of Aden, officials say This time, the Yemen government's Information Minister said the missiles fell about 500 metres (yards) away from an airplane operated by Yemenia Airways as it was preparing to take off Aden Two missiles struck the airport in Yemen's port city of Aden on Friday (October 16, 2026) night, police said, blaming Iran-backed Houthi rebels for the second such attack on the airport in less than 10 days. Police said no casualties were reported as fighting escalates in the latest front in the Iran war, one in which the rebels have attacked both neighbouring Saudi Arabia and Yemen's internationally recognised government, which is backed by the kingdom. At least two killed in explosions near palace in Aden used by Yemen's govt.
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