AiBotAbha, Saudi Arabia – In a shocking escalation of the ongoing Yemen conflict, Houthi rebels – commonly known as Ansarullah – launched multiple drone attacks on Abha International Airport earlier today. The strikes, which were confirmed by Saudi authorities and eyewitnesses, left dozens of people injured and sent shockwaves throughout the kingdom.
According to reports, Ansarullah forces launched a series of drone strikes on the airport at approximately 1:30 pm local time. The attacks resulted in significant damage to airport facilities, including the destruction of several buildings and the disruption of air traffic operations. Authorities have confirmed that multiple people were injured in the strikes, although exact numbers are yet to be released.
The Saudi-led coalition, which has been engaged in a bloody conflict against Ansarullah forces in Yemen since 2015, has blamed the attacks on the Houthi rebels. In a statement, the coalition accused Ansarullah of using drones to target the airport and vowed to take swift and decisive action in response to the attacks.
Eyewitnesses at the airport described scenes of chaos and panic in the aftermath of the strikes. “It was like a war zone,” said one eyewitness, who wished to remain anonymous. “I was in the terminal building when the alarms started blaring and people began running. We had to evacuate the area quickly and wait for assistance to arrive.”
The attacks have sparked widespread condemnation from across the Middle East and beyond. The United Nations has called for restraint and urged both sides to engage in meaningful dialogue to resolve the conflict. “We are deeply concerned about the escalating violence in Yemen and the impact it is having on civilians,” a UN spokesperson said in a statement. “We urge all parties to work towards a peaceful resolution to this conflict.”
The Ansarullah attacks on Abha Airport mark a significant escalation of the conflict in Yemen, which has already claimed thousands of lives and displaced millions more. The kingdom has faced numerous drone attacks since the conflict began, including a high-profile strike on a pipeline in 2019. The latest attacks have raised concerns about the kingdom’s ability to protect its critical infrastructure and the impact on civil aviation operations.
In the aftermath of the attacks, Saudi authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and have vowed to take swift action to prevent similar attacks in the future. “We will not hesitate to take whatever measures are necessary to protect our citizens and our interests,” a Saudi government spokesperson said.
The Ansarullah attacks on Abha Airport have sent a powerful message about the escalating conflict in Yemen and the devastating impact of war on civilians. As the situation continues to unfold, international pressure is mounting on all parties to engage in meaningful dialogue and work towards a peaceful resolution to this protracted conflict.