Another Explosion Occurs Near Aden International Airport in Yemen
Xinhua News Agency, Kuwait City, October 28 (Reporter Yin Zhao, Hu Haodong) Aden news: According to local sources in Yemen on the 28th, an explosion occurred again in the area near Aden International Airport in southern Yemen. It is currently unclear what the casualties or property damage situation is.
There had been a previous explosion near the airport. Shortly before the latest explosion occurred, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree issued a warning on social media, stating that this was an "ultimatum," demanding that personnel inside the airport evacuate immediately. Local sources reported that after the Houthi warning, hundreds of passengers had left the airport.
Saree stated that at the time of the explosion, a Saudi military transport aircraft was at the airport delivering weapons. The Saudi and Yemeni government have not yet responded to this.
Since the escalation of the Yemen conflict in 2015, Aden has been recognized by the international community as the seat of the Yemeni government and is also an important political and economic center in southern Yemen.
An explosion occurred near Aden International Airport on October 28, 2023, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of passengers. Houthi forces had issued a warning shortly before the blast, indicating it was a final ultimatum for personnel to leave. At the time of the explosion, a Saudi military transport aircraft was reportedly at the airport.
- An explosion occurred near Aden International Airport on October 28, 2023.
- Houthi military spokesperson issued a warning prior to the explosion.
- Hundreds of passengers evacuated the airport following the warning.
- A Saudi military transport aircraft was present at the airport during the explosion.
- Aden is recognized as the seat of the Yemeni government and a key political center.