Houthi forces make slow advance in south-west Yemen, strike Aden airport
Houthi fighters pushed toward Taiz and fired a missile and an explosive at Aden's airport, diverting a flight from Cairo just before it was due to land.
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Houthi forces appeared to make a slow advance in south-west Yemen on Wednesday, moving closer to the city of Taiz while also striking the airport in Aden, the main hub for the Saudi-backed government.
Fighters fired a missile and an explosive toward the airport in Aden shortly before a flight from Cairo was scheduled to land. The explosive struck the airport moments before the aircraft's arrival, forcing the flight to be diverted to Jeddah instead.
Britain's ambassador to Yemen, Abda Sharif, said the attack could have endangered thousands of people had the timing been different. The incident has prompted a review of flight safety procedures at Aden airport, which serves as the chief international hub for the internationally recognised, Saudi-backed government.
The advance toward Taiz and the strike on Aden's airport mark the latest escalation in the long-running conflict between Houthi forces and the Saudi-backed government, which has repeatedly affected civilian infrastructure, including transport links, in the areas where fighting continues.
Officials have not yet detailed further plans for securing the airport or confirmed whether flight operations have fully resumed following the diversion.
Sources
- Houthi forces appear to make slow advance in south-west Yemen — The Guardian — World
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