Yemen’s government says Houthis fired two missiles at Aden airport
Summary
Yemen’s government says the Houthi group fired two missiles near Aden airport, a day after attacking the presidential palace in the city. The airport attack did not cause casualties, but it increased tensions in the ongoing civil war between the Saudi-backed government and the Houthis.Key Facts
- Two missiles landed near the runway of Aden International Airport, 500 meters from a plane preparing to take off.
- No passengers or crew were harmed in the airport missile attack.
- The Houthis claimed to attack a Saudi forces command center and a weapons depot in Aden province.
- Yemeni government forces reported advances in the Marib province with help from air support.
- Fighting continues around Taiz, where government forces say they repelled large Houthi attacks.
- Houthis have surrounded Taiz city and cut its main road to Aden, worsening the humanitarian crisis.
- The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted missiles and drones over Riyadh and other areas in Saudi Arabia.
- Iran denies involvement in Houthi attacks but offers to mediate between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia.
- The conflict began in 2014 when the Houthis took over Yemen’s capital and forced the government to flee.
- A Saudi-led coalition joined in 2015 to support Yemen’s recognized government against the Houthis.
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