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Houthis attack Aden airport as fighting intensifies in Yemen

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On October 7, 2026, the Yemeni Transport Ministry confirmed that Houthis launched ballistic missiles and drone strikes against Aden's international airport. This attack occurred during a period of intensified conflict between Iran-aligned Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces. The event coincided with heightened tensions in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical shipping route for energy exports following the US-Iran trade restrictions.

Key points

• Houthis launched ballistic missiles and drone strikes against Aden's international airport on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
• The attack intensified fighting between Iran-aligned Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen.

Context and limitations

The report covers only the airport attack on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. It does not provide details on the number of casualties, specific missile trajectories, or the extent of damage to the airport infrastructure.

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