Yemen urges accountability for Houthis after King Khalid airport attacks

Yemeni Minister of Information Muammar Al-Eryani has called on the international community, particularly the UN Security Council and civil aviation organizations, to take concrete measures to hold those responsible for the Houthi militia attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to account, pursue their supporters, and prevent further such assaults.

In a post on X, Al-Eryani said the Houthi militia’s targeting of the airport, which resulted in casualties among innocent civilians of various nationalities, constitutes a terrorist attack against civilians and civil aviation security. He added that the incident once again exposes the true nature of the militia and its disregard for international laws and norms.

Meanwhile, the Yemeni Armed Forces announced the execution of 1,732 air and artillery strikes as part of Operation “Dawn of Yemen,” targeting defensive positions, command centers, weapons depots, and military vehicles belonging to the Houthi militia. In a statement, the armed forces said the operations had neutralized more than 900 militia members and destroyed or disabled 287 military vehicles and pieces of equipment. High-value military sites and supply lines were also targeted, coinciding with ground advances and breaches of Houthi defensive fortifications.

Strategic gains and military developments

Yemeni Prime Minister Shaea Al-Zandani described the armed forces’ control of Bab Al-Mandab as a strategic turning point in the war against the Houthi militia. Al-Zandani stressed that Operation “Dawn of Yemen” aims to restore state institutions and end militia control.

The prime minister added that the Houthi militia shifted the battle to civilians, airports, and civilian infrastructure after suffering defeats on the battlefield, warning that this aggressive approach poses a threat to Yemen, Saudi Arabia, and regional security as a whole.