Yemen's Houthis Attack Aden Airport and Saudi Arabia Claims to Have Intercepted Missile
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The internationally recognized Yemeni government has accused the Houthis of attacking Aden International Airport with ballistic missiles and drones, while a passenger plane from Cairo, Egypt was en route to the airport.
Reported by Goobjoog Somali ↗Latest reporting
Aden (Caasimada Online) – The Yemen war is intensifying, as today the Houthis targeted the international airport in the city of Aden with two missiles, according to the Media Office of the Aden Security Directorate.
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The Houthis targeted the international airport in Aden with two missiles.
Attributed to: Xafiiska Warbaahinta ee Agaasinka Amniga Cadan
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- Soomaali
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Goobjoog Somali
The Houthis attacked Aden International Airport with ballistic missiles and drones.
Attributed to: null
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The Houthis targeted the international airport in Aden with two missiles.
Attributed to: Xafiiska Warbaahinta ee Agaasinka Amniga Cadan
Event date: 2026-10-07
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Additional details
Goobjoog Somali
At least two ballistic missiles were aimed at the airport's runway and passenger terminal.
Attributed to: Yemen's Ministry of Transport
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Goobjoog Somali
A passenger flight from Cairo was diverted to Jeddah due to the missile strike.
Attributed to: null
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Goobjoog Somali
The Houthis claimed their target was military supplies, not civilian aircraft.
Attributed to: Houthis
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Caasimada Online
The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting a ballistic missile intended for Khamis Mushait.
Attributed to: Isbahaysiga Sacuudiga
Event date: 2026-10-07
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Caasimada Online
The Houthi military spokesperson denied claims of losing territory.
Attributed to: Yahya Saree
Event date: 2026-10-07
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Caasimada Online
The Yemeni government claimed to have expelled Houthis from areas near Bab al-Mandab and Mocha.
Attributed to: Dowladda Yemen
Event date: 2026-10-07
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Goobjoog Somali and Caasimada Online report the same central claim — The Houthis attacked Aden International Airport with ballistic missiles and drones.. Their recorded attributions name different original asserters; read each report to see who made the claim.
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Most recent report · 7 October 2026 19:59 UTC
Latest news on the Yemen war and Houthi airstrikes
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Most recent report · 7 October 2026 10:52 UTC
Yemen's Houthis Attack Aden Airport and Saudi Arabia Claims to Have Intercepted Missile
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7 October 2026 · 10:52–19:59 UTC
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Latest news on the Yemen war and Houthi airstrikes
The Yemen war is intensifying, as today the Houthis targeted the international airport in the city of Aden with two missiles, according to the Media…
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Yemen's Houthis Attack Aden Airport and Saudi Arabia Claims to Have Intercepted Missile
The internationally recognized Yemeni government has accused the Houthis of attacking Aden International Airport with ballistic missiles and drones…
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- Goobjoog Somali, Caasimada Online
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- Soomaali
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