Yemen's Houthis claim strikes on Aden, Riyadh airports
Yemen's Houthi rebels have launched ballistic missiles and drone attacks targeting Aden International Airport and Saudi Arabian transport hubs. The escalation occurs amidst intensified fighting between Houthi forces and the Saudi-backed government, leading to significant displacement.
Why it matters
The attacks represent a significant escalation in the Yemeni conflict, threatening regional stability and civilian infrastructure.
Aden International Airport came under attack as Yemen's war intensified, with the Houthis targeting key transport hubs. Around 200,000 people have been displaced by the fighting between government forces and the Houthis.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Ns8P After four years of relative calm, a fragile truce in Yemen was broken over the summer/dpa Advertisement Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked an international airport on Wednesday morning, using ballistic missiles and explosive-laden drones, according to the Yemeni Ministry of Transport.
Aden International Airport is Yemen's main international gateway outside Houthi control.
The missile reportedly landed near the airport runway minutes before a flight from Cairo was due to land, forcing the plane to divert to Jeddah. Two planes on the runway were moved away from the area for fear of further attacks, the Transport Ministry said.
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