Aden Security: The Houthis targeted the airport with two missiles and threatened the lives of travelers

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The Security Administration of the temporary capital of Yemen, Aden, confirmed early Wednesday that two missiles launched by the terrorist Houthi militia targeted Aden International Airport with no reports of injuries.

A statement issued by Aden's security indicated that the Houthi targeting hit a vital civilian facility and endangered the lives of travelers, workers, and flight crews.

According to initial information, no human losses were recorded as a result of the targeting, while the relevant authorities began taking necessary measures to deal with the aftermath of the incident and enhance security and preventive measures to protect the airport and its surroundings, according to the statement.

The Security Administration of Aden confirmed that Aden International Airport is a vital civilian facility that does not only serve the residents of the capital, Aden, but also represents an air outlet benefiting citizens from various governorates of the republic, especially patients and travelers seeking treatment, in addition to students, workers, and travelers for various purposes.

She added that targeting this vital civilian facility poses a direct threat to the safety of civilians, travelers, workers, and flight crews, endangering civil aviation operations and affecting a facility that is linked to the lives and needs of thousands of citizens from various governorates.

She called on media outlets and social media activists to verify accuracy and obtain information from official sources, and to avoid circulating rumors or unreliable information, especially regarding security measures and airport operations, in order to preserve the safety of citizens and the public interest.