Major Israeli Attack Destroys Yemen's Sanaa International Airport
Israel's air force has continued a second day of large-scale attacks on Yemen, targeting the leadership and infrastructure of the Ansarallah movement, or Houthis, after the Sunday Houthi ballistic missile strike on Israel's Ben Gurion international airport in Tel Aviv.
Huge plumes of black smoke have been observed rising above the Houthi-controlled airport area in the capital of Sana'a. Prior Israeli strikes, with US backing, focused on the vital port of Hodeidah.
Video of airstrikes by #Israel on the #Houthis-controlled Sanaa International Airport in #Yemen. pic.twitter.com/CBDiYlXafL — Jason Brodsky (@JasonMBrodsky) May 6, 2025
Within a couple hours before the Tuesday Israeli strikes on Sana'a commencing, the IDF military issued an evacuation warning for Yemen's Sana'a International Airport, stated that being near it 'exposes you to danger.'
This warning was given because Israel is fully aware that this is a civilian aviation hub. However, Israeli officials have accused the Houthis of using it as a military base and staging ground.
'We call upon you to evacuate the airport area — Sana'a International Airport — immediately and warn everyone in your vicinity of the need to evacuate this area immediately,' the IDF's Arabic spokesman warned earlier Tuesday. 'Failure to evacuate and move away from the place exposes you to danger.'
Several power stations in the area of the Yemeni capital have also been hit, initial reports say. 'Among the targets were the Dhahban and Haiz power stations, a cement plant in Amran, and civilian aircraft and terminals at the airport,' according to regional media.
BREAKING | Large fires have broken out as a result of Israel's attacks on different areas in Yemen's capital Sanaa, including the airport. pic.twitter.com/Dl4P8JbCXi — The Cradle (@TheCradleMedia) May 6, 2025
The IDF has previously alleged that the Houthis use cement from the targeted factory to erect tunnels and military infrastructure, amid international criticism accusing Israel of destroying vital civilian infrastructure.
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