Houthis launch missiles at Yemen's Aden airport as fighting intensifies - Reuters

Yemen’s Iran‑aligned Houthi movement launched a series of missile and drone attacks on Aden International Airport early on Wednesday, as fighting intensified on several fronts across the country. The strikes involved ballistic missiles and explosive‑laden drones, according to the Yemeni Transport Ministry.

A ballistic missile landed near the runway minutes before a scheduled flight from Cairo was due to arrive. The ministry said the aircraft was diverted to Jeddah and that two other planes on the runway were moved away as a precaution against further strikes. No immediate comment was received from the Houthis regarding the Aden attack.

The Saudi‑led coalition that backs Yemen’s internationally recognised government reported that it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile north of Riyadh. The coalition said it was tracking the launch platform over Houthi‑controlled Sanaa and would destroy it, but provided no details on casualties or damage from the interception.

In a separate statement, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the group had also targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with several drones. Saudi authorities have not confirmed any attack on the Riyadh airport.

Aden International Airport serves as the main international gateway for parts of Yemen that lie outside Houthi control, making it a strategic target amid the escalating conflict. The latest attacks come as hostilities have risen on multiple fronts throughout the country.