Israel's attack on Sanaa airport caused $500 mln in damages: Director
Israel's attack on the airport in Yemen's Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa destroyed terminal buildings and caused $500 million in damage, its director told Houthi media on Wednesday.
'Around $500 million in losses were caused by the Israeli aggression on Sanaa airport,' its general director Khaled alShaief told al-Masirah television, adding that 'the enemy destroyed the terminals at Sanaa airport, including all equipment and devices.'
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