Blast heard in Yemen’s Aden as Houthis claim attack on military camp

What happened: A powerful explosion was heard in Aden, southern Yemen, with smoke rising near the airport. The Houthi group said it targeted a military camp in Aden with a ballistic missile. Why it matters: A Houthi spokesman said the strike hit the Saudi-led coalition's military operation room at Badr Camp and described it as precise and direct. The airport area is controlled by the internationally recognised Yemeni government. Key numbers: The report was published on Wednesday.

A powerful explosion was heard in Aden, southern Yemen, with smoke rising near the airport. The Houthi group said it targeted a military camp in Aden with a ballistic missile.

A Houthi spokesman said the strike hit the Saudi-led coalition's military operation room at Badr Camp and described it as precise and direct. The airport area is controlled by the internationally recognised Yemeni government. Key numbers: The report was published on Wednesday.