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A large explosion struck the airport in the southern Yemeni city of Aden, shortly after a plane carrying the newly formed Cabinet landed there, security officials said. At least 22 people were killed and 50 were wounded in the blast. The source of the explosion was not immediately clear and no group claimed responsibility for attacking the airport. No one on the government plane was hurt. Officials later reported another explosion close to a palace in the city where the Cabinet members were transferred following the airport attack. And the Saudi-led coalition later shot down a bomb-laden drone that attempted to target the palace, according to Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya TV channel.
Blast At Yemen s Aden Airport Kills At Least 16, Wounds Dozens
No group has claimed responsibility for the explosion which struck shortly after a plane carrying the newly formed Cabinet landed.
AHMED AL-HAJ and SAMY MAGDY
SANAA, Yemen (AP) A large explosion struck the airport in the southern Yemeni city of Aden on Wednesday, shortly after a plane carrying the newly formed Cabinet landed there, security officials said. At least 16 people were killed and 60 were wounded in the blast.
The source of the explosion was not immediately clear and no group claimed responsibility for attacking the airport. No one on the government plane was hurt.
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Yemeni officials: Blast at Aden airport kills 25, wounds 110
Yemen’s international recognized government said Iran-backed Houthi rebels fired ballistic missiles at the airport. Rebel officials didn t answer AP s phone calls.
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People walk away from the runway following an explosion at the airport in Aden, Yemen, shortly after a plane carrying the newly formed Cabinet landed on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. No one on board the government plane was hurt but initial reports said several people at the airport were killed. (AP Photo/ Wael Qubady) Author: AHMED AL-HAJ and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press Published: 6:50 AM EST December 30, 2020 Updated: 11:20 PM EST December 30, 2020