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Houthis fire missiles at Aden airport as Yemen conflict escalates
Houthi forces launched a fresh attack on Yemen's main southern airport, firing two missiles in the latest escalation of fighting with Saudi-backed government forces. No casualties were immediately reported from the strike.
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The missile attack on Aden International Airport marks a renewed intensification of hostilities between the Iran-aligned Houthi movement and the government coalition backed by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
The two missiles targeted the airport's facilities on Wednesday, according to military sources monitoring the conflict. Airport operations were not immediately disrupted, and officials confirmed there were no casualties from the bombardment.
The renewed fighting comes as both sides have clashed repeatedly over control of Yemen's strategic southern regions. The conflict, which has ravaged the Arabian Peninsula nation for years, has created a severe humanitarian crisis affecting millions of civilians.
Aden airport has been a frequent target for Houthi attacks, serving as a vital hub for government-held territory in southern Yemen. The group has previously claimed responsibility for drone and missile strikes across the region as part of its broader campaign against Saudi-led coalition forces.
Neither the Houthis nor coalition officials have provided additional statements regarding casualty figures or the full extent of damage from the latest attack.