Israel strikes Yemen’s capital: Airport destroyed
Photo: Israel strikes airport in Yemen's capital (x.com/SuppressedNws)
Israeli warplanes attacked the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, today, May 6, causing explosions in the city, according to Walla and The Times of Israel.
The outlet reports that the explosions were heard at Sanaa Airport. According to unconfirmed reports, more than 20 strikes were recorded. A cement factory in the city of Amran was also targeted.
Before the strike, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson Avichay Adraee issued an Arabic-language warning to everyone near Sanaa Airport: "We call on you to evacuate the airport area – Sana'a International Airport – immediately and to warn everyone around you of the need to evacuate this area at once. Failure to evacuate and move away from the location puts you in danger".
According to Arab media, Israeli military aircraft were later reported in Yemeni airspace.
Strike aftermath
The IDF confirmed that Israeli forces struck Sanaa Airport, which is controlled by the Houthis. The facility was destroyed.
According to the military, the airport is now "completely disabled" following airstrikes carried out by Israeli Air Force jets.
The IDF claims the Houthis used the airport "for transferring weapons and operatives, and is regularly operated by the Houthi regime for terror purposes".
Israel's attack on May 5
Israeli fighter jets attacked Yemen yesterday, May 5. One of the main targets was the port in the city of Hodeidah.
Arab media reported that Israel attacked nine targets in total. For this purpose, about 30 aircraft were taken into the air.
