Two Houthi Ballistic Missiles Target Yemen’s Aden International Airport
ADEN, YEMEN — WEB DESK: Two ballistic missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthi movement targeted Aden International Airport on Wednesday as fighting intensified between the group and forces aligned with Yemen’s internationally recognised government.
The missiles struck near the airport, with one landing close to the runway shortly before a civilian passenger aircraft was scheduled to arrive from Cairo.
The incoming flight was diverted to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia following the attack, underscoring growing risks to civilian aviation as the conflict expands across southern Yemen.
Explosive-laden drones were also used in attacks targeting the airport area.
No immediate casualties were reported from the missile strikes, while the full extent of damage to airport infrastructure was not immediately clear.
The attack came amid escalating military operations around Aden and other strategically important areas in southern Yemen.
Saudi-backed forces have intensified operations against Houthi positions, while the group has responded with missile and drone attacks against targets in Yemen and Saudi Arabia.
Aden serves as the temporary seat of Yemen’s internationally recognised government and is a strategically important port city overlooking maritime routes leading towards the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
The airport is also a vital transport link for civilians and humanitarian operations in a country affected by years of conflict.
The latest attack adds to growing concerns over civilian aviation as missiles and drones increasingly threaten airports and other infrastructure across the region.
The Houthis have also claimed attacks on airports and military installations in Saudi Arabia, while Saudi-led forces have reported intercepting ballistic missiles launched from Yemen.
The renewed escalation has raised broader concerns about security around the Bab el-Mandeb, one of the world’s most important maritime corridors connecting the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden.
Further military operations remain possible as both sides continue fighting across multiple fronts.
