# Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for fresh missile strike on Aden airport

https://mins.news/en/item/104120

- France 24, 2026-10-17 06:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20261017-yemen-s-houthis-claim-responsibility-for-fresh-missile-strike-on-aden-airport

> Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group said it carried out Friday's missile attack on Aden International Airport, claiming it targeted a weapons depot and military command headquarters. Aden's security department said a Yemenia Airways flight to Cairo was preparing to take off when the attack occurred.

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