# Houthi forces make slow advance in south-west Yemen and hit Aden airport

https://mins.news/en/item/90294

- The Guardian, 2026-10-07 19:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/07/houthi-forces-slow-advance-south-west-yemen-taiz-aden-airport

> Houthi forces appeared to advance slowly in south-west Yemen on Wednesday, nearing Taiz and firing a missile and an explosive at Aden airport. The explosive struck shortly before a Cairo flight was due to land, forcing it to divert to Jeddah. Observers warned the Houthis could capture Taiz; Saudi authorities said attacks on airports in the country killed three people and wounded 36.

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