Yemen's Government-Controlled City Of Aden Attacked In Houthi Strikes
The airport in Aden, Yemen, was struck by two projectiles on Friday, targeting a military unit aligned with the Saudi-backed government. This attack follows a similar strike on a palace complex, highlighting the ongoing instability in the region.
Why it matters
The continued attacks on government-controlled infrastructure in Aden underscore the persistent volatility of the Yemeni civil war and the threat posed by Houthi forces.
Two projectiles struck the airport in Yemen's port city of Aden on Friday night, according to a security official and a traffic controller.Both said an area of the airport that hosts a military unit aligned with the Saudi-backed government was hit.
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