The Smart Marty Sky Dispatch
Yemen's Houthi Rebels Attack Airport in Temporary Capital Aden
The Houthis currently control the capital Sanaa and most of northwestern Yemen. According to Yemeni authorities and other sources, flight operations at Aden International Airport were suspended following a Houthi rebel attack on the 28th local time, causing structural damage to the airport building and nearby houses from the explosions.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked Aden International Airport, the temporary capital for the Yemeni government, according to local authorities. The incident disrupted flight operations at the airport and caused visible damage to the terminal building and nearby houses from the explosions.
The attack was carried out on the 28th local time, with authorities reporting the suspension of services at Aden Airport following the strike. Photos and reports indicate structural damage to the airport complex as a result.
Houthi military statements related to the event have been circulated, including a warning issued via social media by Brigadier General Yahya Saree. He claimed that Saudi military transports were delivering weapons to target Yemeni people and urged evacuation of personnel and residents at Aden Airport.
The broader context includes the ongoing conflict, with Yemeni government forces and the Saudi-led coalition having launched a major operation earlier in the month to retake territory controlled by the Houthis. In retaliation, the Houthis have previously targeted targets in Saudi Arabia, including high-profile sites in Riyadh and Aramco facilities.
Details about casualties, specific aircraft involved, and the exact location within Aden are not established in the supplied material. The report focuses on the airport attack, ensuing suspension of operations, and related wartime statements.