Missile Attacks Target Aden Airport as Saudi Arabia Intercepts Threat Near Yanbu
Two missiles struck the premises of Aden International Airport in southern Yemen, while a Saudi-led coalition intercepted a ballistic missile heading towards Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.
The missiles landed inside the airport grounds, raising security concerns around the facility. A Yemenia Airways flight bound for Cairo was preparing for take-off when the incident occurred. No casualties were immediately reported.
Separately, the Saudi-led coalition said it had intercepted the ballistic missile targeting Yanbu, an important oil export hub on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast.
The incidents highlight growing security concerns in the region, particularly around civilian aviation infrastructure and strategically important locations. Authorities have not immediately provided further details about the damage caused at Aden airport or the circumstances surrounding the missile attacks.
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