Houthis claim missile and drone attack on Aden airport; one missile seen near runway before flight diversion

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Where: Aden International Airportresolved to facility12.830, 45.029
When: Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-10-07
Sourcing: 11 reports11 outlets carrying it · independence not established
How far this got: pinpointedlocated to facilityOptical coverageSub-metre commercial imagery was recommended; Sentinel-2 is the closest we carry at 10 m, so small objects will not resolve.

Summary

Houthi forces launched ballistic missiles and explosive-laden drones at Aden International Airport on October 7, 2026, according to Yemeni government sources and security authorities. A missile struck near the runway minutes before Yemenia Airways flight 603 from Cairo was due to land, forcing the aircraft to divert to Jeddah. Two planes on the ground were evacuated. No deaths or injuries were reported from the attack on Aden. The Houthis also claimed to have attacked King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with drones, though this was not immediately confirmed. The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting and destroying a Houthi ballistic missile north of Riyadh. Security measures were heightened at Aden airport following the incident.

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2026-10-07member countour measurement9 → 11reports joined

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Sources

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straitstimes.com
- Houthis launch missiles at Yemen's Aden airport as fighting intensifies2026-10-07
economictimes.indiatimes.com
- Houthis launch missiles at Yemen's Aden airport as fighting intensifies2026-10-07
khabaragency.net
- Aden Security Administration Condemns Missile Attack on Aden International Airport2026-10-07
middleeasteye.net
- Aden official says Houthi missiles targeted Yemen's Aden airport2026-10-07
bdnews24.com
- Houthis attack Aden airport as fighting intensifies in Yemen2026-10-07
cyprus-mail.com
- Houthis attack Aden airport as Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles2026-10-07
bignewsnetwork.com
- Iran-Backed Houthi Rebels Target Aden Airport2026-10-07
english.news.cn
- Houthi missile, drone attack targets Yemen2026-10-07
article.wn.com
- Saudi-led coalition says shot down Houthi missile north of Riyadh - Worldnews.com2026-10-07
dw.com
- Yemen’s Houthis claim strikes on Aden, Riyadh airports2026-10-07
hurriyetdailynews.com
- Houthi attacks target Riyadh, Aden airport - World News2026-10-07

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