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Yemen’s Houthi group has launched a series of coordinated attacks on critical infrastructure in the Hadramout province, targeting the Al-Rayan International Airport and the Al-Dhabba oil terminal. The assault, which utilized a combination of drones and ballistic missiles, represents a significant escalation in the ongoing regional conflict. While explosions were reported at both sites following the strikes, local authorities have not yet confirmed any immediate casualties or the full extent of the physical damage to the facilities.
A spokesperson for the Houthi military claimed responsibility for the operations, stating that the strikes were specifically aimed at military equipment being transported by Saudi aircraft. This justification aligns with the group’s long-standing opposition to the presence of the Saudi-led coalition in Yemeni territory. The simultaneous use of ballistic missiles and suicide drones highlights the group’s sustained military capabilities and their intent to disrupt both civilian transportation hubs and vital economic assets like the Al-Dhabba oil terminal.
The recent intensification of hostilities occurs against the backdrop of a civil war that has ravaged Yemen since 2014. The conflict pits the Houthi movement against the internationally recognized Yemeni government, which is supported by a Saudi-led military coalition. This latest round of attacks on Hadramout, an area that has seen varying degrees of stability, underscores the fragility of existing peace efforts and the continued threat posed to the nation’s strategic infrastructure and economic stability.