Yemen's government says a missile struck the runway of Aden airport minutes before an incoming flight from Cairo was due to land, while Saudi forces downed a missile near Riyadh, according to Al Jazeera. The attacks were attributed to Yemen's Houthis.
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Key facts
- Yemen's government says one of the missiles hit the runway of Aden airport, according to Al Jazeera.
- The strike came minutes before a flight from Cairo was due to land, the report said.
- Saudi forces downed a missile near Riyadh, according to the same report.
- Al Jazeera attributed the attacks to Yemen's Houthis.
- Details on casualties, damage and the response from authorities were not provided.
Yemen’s Houthis attacked Aden airport, with the Yemeni government saying one of the missiles struck the airport’s runway, according to Al Jazeera. The strike reportedly landed minutes before a flight arriving from Cairo was due to land.
Separately, Saudi forces downed a missile near Riyadh, Al Jazeera reported. The outlet attributed both incidents to Yemen’s Houthis.
Al Jazeera reported the two incidents together. Further details on casualties, damage or the response from authorities were not provided in the available information.
It was not immediately clear from the available reporting whether the Houthis had claimed responsibility, nor what impact the Aden runway strike had on the incoming flight.
The developments come amid continuing tensions involving the Houthis, Yemen’s internationally recognised government and Saudi Arabia.
Why it matters
Attacks on an airport runway shortly before a passenger flight's arrival, and a missile intercepted near Saudi Arabia's capital, point to continuing risks to civilian aviation and regional stability. Key details, including any casualties and formal responsibility, remain unconfirmed.
Frequently asked questions
What happened at Aden airport?
According to Al Jazeera, Yemen's government says one of the missiles fired by the Houthis hit Aden airport's runway, minutes before a flight from Cairo was due to land.
What happened near Riyadh?
Al Jazeera reported that Saudi forces downed a missile near Riyadh.
Who was blamed for the attacks?
The attacks were attributed to Yemen's Houthis, according to the reporting.
Timeline
- Yemen’s Houthis attack Aden airport; Saudi forces down missile near Riyadh
Al Jazeera: Yemeni government says one of the missiles hit Aden airport's runway minutes before a flight from Cairo was due to land.