Houthis strike Aden International Airport with missiles and drones
Yemen's transport ministry said Houthi rebels attacked Aden International Airport with ballistic missiles and explosive‑laden drones, while the Saudi‑led coalition reported intercepting a missile north of Riyadh.
Attack on Aden airport
Yemen's transport ministry reported that Houthi rebels launched ballistic missiles and explosive‑laden drones at Aden International Airport.
Other targets and interceptions
The Saudi‑led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile north of Riyadh. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the group also targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with several drones.
Flight disruption
A missile landed near the runway at Aden minutes before a scheduled flight from Cairo arrived; the flight was cancelled and diverted to Jeddah, and two planes on the runway were moved away from the area.
Humanitarian impact
The conflict has displaced more than 200,000 people since the latest round of fighting began, according to several reports, while one source cited a figure of more than 2,00,000 displaced people. IOM director general Amy Pope called for additional funding to meet rising needs for food and shelter.
The war in Yemen has lasted 12 years.
What's still unclear
Displaced‑person figures are reported as more than 200,000 by four sources and as more than 2,00,000 by one source.
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