Yemen and the region
Houthis call for Aden airport evacuation amid reports of explosions
The Houthis called for Aden airport to be evacuated, alleging that a Saudi military cargo aircraft was there. Local sources reported explosions, without independent verification of impact locations or losses, while China reiterated its opposition to attacks on civilian airports and called for dialogue.
Summary
- AttributedHouthi call to evacuate Aden airport; the alleged presence of a Saudi military aircraft has not been independently verified.
- UnverifiedLocal reports describe explosions in Aden; no confirmed casualty tally or missile count is adopted.
- ConfirmedChina’s Foreign Ministry opposes attacks on civilian airports and facilities and calls for negotiations.
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China opposes attacks on civilian airports and calls for dialogue
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Beijing was concerned about continuing regional tensions and opposed attacks on civilian airports and facilities. He was answering a question about Houthi claims of attacks in Saudi Arabia on 27 October. The statement establishes China’s position, not verification of those strikes or their results.
Source: mfa.gov.cn aa.com.tr - AttributedAden
Houthis call for Aden airport evacuation, alleging a Saudi military aircraft is present
Al Mahrah reported a statement by Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree calling for everyone at Aden airport to evacuate immediately. The statement alleged that a Saudi military cargo aircraft was carrying weapons; we have not independently verified that allegation. The report carried no immediate Saudi response and noted that Yemen’s government had previously affirmed the airport’s civilian status.
Source: almahriah.net Lebanon ON - UnverifiedAden
Reports of explosions in Aden leave locations and losses unresolved
Aden Time cited local sources as saying two missiles fell in Aden, with explosions heard and smoke rising. Al Baud Al Rabea said witnesses heard a powerful explosion, but its report left the precise location, cause and losses unclear. We found no official statement resolving those details in the material read; neither the missile count nor attribution to the Houthis is adopted as confirmed fact, and no casualties are added.
Source: aden-tm.net albaud4.net