Yemen’s Houthis attacked Aden International Airport with missiles and drones.
They publishedYemen’s Houthis attack Aden airport as fighting intensifies
First reportReuters · 7 Oct, 01:21Z
Latest reportSouth China Morning Post · 7 Oct, 12:20Z
Span11 hours · 3.7h between reports on average
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Why it matters
What
Houthis launched ballistic missiles and explosive drones at Aden International Airport, disrupting flights and prompting landing diversions and runway clearance.
Why
The attack coincided with intensified fighting near Bab el-Mandeb as government forces pushed to recapture Mocha and nearby coastal highlands.
Watch
Watch Aden airport operations, fighting around Bab el-Mandeb and Mocha, and coalition tracking after a missile interception north of Riyadh.
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Summary
- Houthis launched ballistic missiles and explosive drones at Aden International Airport.
- Attack coincides with intensified fighting around Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
- Saudi-led coalition intercepted a Houthi missile north of Riyadh and claimed tracking.
- Government forces push to recapture Mocha and nearby highlands along the coast.
- Airport disruption followed by landing diversions and runway clearance at Aden.