Two missiles land near passenger flight at Aden International Airport
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Two Houthi‑launched missiles fell close to a Cairo‑bound aircraft at Aden International Airport, with no casualties reported.
Missile impact details
Two missiles launched by Houthi forces landed near a passenger aircraft preparing to take off for Cairo at Aden International Airport. The missiles fell about 500 metres from the plane and 100 metres from the middle of the runway, according to Minister Moammar al‑Eryani.
Aden Security Department confirmed that the two missiles landed at the airport.
Flight and casualties
Broader security context
The incident was the second attack on Aden airport within less than a week, and the Saudi‑led coalition intercepted missiles and drones in the area. Houthi militia also attacked the presidential palace in Aden, the seat of Yemen's internationally recognised government.