Yemeni government: 27 dead, dozens injured in the attack on Aden airport
A large blast and gunfire was heard at Aden airport shortly after a plane carrying Yemen’s newly-formed government landed on Wednesday, Khabar Agency correspondent reported.
Yemeni government spokesman said 27 dead and dozens injured in the attack on Aden airport.
Sources said Houthis were behind the attack
Khabar Agency reporter said that initial reports indicate that Yemeni government ministers have not been harmed in the attack.
The cabinet members including Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik, as well as Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed Said al-Jaber, were transferred safely to the city’s presidential palace.
“We and the members of the government are in the temporary capital of Aden and everyone is fine,” Maeen tweeted from Maasheq palace. “The cowardly terrorist act that targeted Aden airport is part of the war that is being waged against the Yemeni state and its great people.”