Yemen's government says Houthis fired two missiles at Aden airport.
They publishedYemen’s government says Houthis fired two missiles at Aden airport
16 Oct, 19:47ZTwo missiles struck near Aden airport in Yemen.
First reporteuronews.com · 16 Oct, 07:29Z
Latest reportBloomberg · 17 Oct, 08:36Z
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Summary
- Five people were killed and 16 injured in the attack on Aden's presidential palace.
- Casualties included palace guards and civilian employees, according to Health Minister Buhaibeh.
- The Houthis described the strike as targeting the Saudi enemy's operations headquarters in Aden.
- The incident occurred in Aden, the interim capital of Yemen's internationally recognised government.
- Video footage location was confirmed as Aden, but its footage does not establish the strike's cause.
Summary
- Two missiles struck close to Aden's airport, according to police sources.
- Aden is the southern Yemeni city serving as the temporary base for the internationally recognised government.
- Earlier, blasts were reported across the city by Al Jazeera.
- Fighting between government forces and the Houthis has intensified on multiple fronts.
- Government forces claim to have neutralised over 430 Houthi fighters in the last 24 hours.
Summary
- Houthis launched missiles at Aden International Airport late Friday, near the runway.
- Aden hosts Yemen's internationally recognised government since 2015 amid civil war.
- Missiles hit near a plane preparing to take off; civilians on board reported safe.
- Second attack on Aden airport in less than a week, according to local security.
- Fighting and humanitarian concerns rise as government claims territorial gains elsewhere.