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Yemeni govt. says Houthi Aden airport strike endangered passengers, staff
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The internationally recognized government of Yemen has officially called on the United Nations Security Council to condemn a Houthi missile and drone strike targeting Aden International Airport and to hold the perpetrators accountable.
According to official Yemeni statements, the assault was carried out using two ballistic missiles alongside explosive-laden drones.
Authorities emphasized that the strike directly endangered the lives of passengers, airport employees, and civilian personnel on site.
In its appeal, the Yemeni government issued a warning regarding the escalating risks posed by continued Houthi attacks on critical transport infrastructure, stressing that such strikes endanger the safety of civil aviation as well as international air and maritime navigation.
US embassy backs Saudi, Yemen
In response to the escalation, the US Embassy in Yemen issued an official statement reaffirming Washington's support for both Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni government.
"Washington stands firmly alongside Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni government in their defense of their sovereignty," the diplomatic mission stated.
The embassy added that the United States fully supports ongoing joint efforts by Riyadh and the Yemeni government to restore regional stability and counter military threats posed by Houthi forces.
