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Houthis in Yemen hit Aden International Airport

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Aden Provincial Police Department announced that the Houthis targeted Aden International Airport with two missiles.
It was stated that the attack posed a danger to passengers and airport employees, but according to initial findings, there was no loss of life.
While the airport is defined as a civilian airport serving the temporary capital of Aden and surrounding provinces, security measures have been increased.

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Why It Matters

The long civil war in Yemen continues between the Houthis movement and the internationally recognized government. Aden serves as the temporary capital and attracts attention with a strategically important port and airport.

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In the statement made on the Facebook account of the Aden Provincial Police Department, it was stated that the Houthis targeted Aden International Airport with 2 missiles.

It was stated in the statement that the Houthis endangered the lives of both passengers and airport employees with the missile attack, and that, according to initial findings, there was no loss of life in the attack.

In the statement, it was noted that security measures were increased at Aden International Airport and its surroundings, and it was reminded that Aden International Airport is a civilian airport that serves the temporary capital Aden as well as surrounding provinces.

What to Watch

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Security measures will be increased at Aden International Airport and temporary diversions may be made for air planes.
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Open Questions

It was not clear who exactly carried out the attack.
It was not disclosed where the missiles were launched from and what type of missile was used.
No information was given about when airport operations will return to normal.