Houthi forces have fired a ballistic missile at the Saudi-led coalition's military operation room in Aden, while a missile also targeted Aden International Airport. This incident highlights the ongoing tensions in Yemen and the potential for further escalation.
Key points
The Houthis have claimed responsibility for the missile strikes.: The Houthis have claimed responsibility for the missile strikes.
The strikes have targeted both a military operation room and an airport.: The strikes have targeted both a military operation room and an airport.
This incident underscores the ongoing conflict in Yemen.: This incident underscores the ongoing conflict in Yemen.
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Missile targets Aden airport as Houthis claim strike on coalition site
21 October 2026 10:00 BST
Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree said the group fired a ballistic missile at the Saudi-led coalition’s “military operation room at the Badr Camp in Aden with a ballistic missile”. He added that “the strike was precise and direct”.
Separately, Al Jazeera’s reporters on the ground said a missile targeted Aden International Airport in southern Yemen this morning.
The Saudi-led coalition is reporting intense fighting with the Houthis in southwestern Yemen, with troops repelling a large-scale attack and providing "intensive air cover." The situation is described as "very dangerous."
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