Houthis strike Aden airport as Saudi-led coalition counteroffensive stalls
Houthi forces attacked Aden airport amid intensified fighting, as the Saudi-led coalition attempts to reverse recent Houthi territorial gains in Yemen's revived civil war. The attack signals a potential escalation in the conflict, with the coalition's counteroffensive facing resistance. The situation remains fluid, with the strategic port city of Aden now directly threatened.
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Houthi Attacks Escalate; Saudi Coalition, Pakistan, Turkey Respond
Houthi forces have significantly escalated cross-border attacks, targeting Aden International Airport, Riyadh, and other Saudi cities with ballistic missiles and drones. These strikes have resulted in confirmed casualties and prompted a defensive response from the Saudi-led coalition, now bolstered by troop deployments from Pakistan and Turkey. The full extent of damage and the long-term impact of the expanded coalition remain uncertain.