Houthi missiles struck Aden International Airport in Yemen
Yemen said Houthi forces targeted Aden International Airport with two ballistic missiles on Wednesday, Al Arabiya reported. Arab News said the attack caused civilian injuries and material damage. The strike came hours after the Iran-backed group warned people to evacuate the area, The Washington Times reported.
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Houthi missiles struck Aden International Airport in Yemen on Wednesday after the group warned people to evacuate the facility, according to reports and Yemeni government officials cited by Reuters. Al Arabiya and Arab News reported that two ballistic missiles were used; both reported civilian injuries, and Arab News also reported material damage. The Times of Israel, citing an AFP report that quoted a police source, said the Houthis fired at the airport for a second time that day. Arab News reported that Yemen’s Transport Ministry condemned the attack.
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- The Washington Times — Houthi missiles strike Yemeni airport; spokesman says they ...
- Arab News — Houthis strike Aden airport with two ballistic missiles
- Al Arabiya — Yemen says Houthi ballistic missile attack on Aden airport ...
- Reuters — Houthis strike Yemen's Aden airport after evacuation warning
- The Times of Israel — Houthis fire missile at Yemen's Aden airport for 2nd time today, police source says | The Times of Israel
Verifier’s note
The Washington Times, Arab News, Al Arabiya, Reuters, and The Times of Israel (carrying AFP) all report Houthi missile attacks on Aden airport on October 28, matching the proposed event. The reports are current and do not contradict its central claim.