Israeli Airstrikes Cripple Yemen’s Sana’a Airport Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
By Kardo Roj
SANA’A, Yemen (North Press) – A series of intense Israeli airstrikes on Tuesday targeted Yemen’s Sana’a International Airport and surrounding areas, rendering the facility inoperable and destroying multiple civilian aircraft, according to regional media and Israeli military sources.
The strikes follow an Israeli announcement on Monday confirming the complete destruction of the Red Sea port of al-Hudaydah, signaling a marked escalation in the regional theater amid ongoing military tensions across the Middle East.
Local and Arab media reported widespread damage across the Sana’a airport complex. The bombardment reportedly destroyed all civilian aircraft on the tarmac, severely damaged the main passenger terminal, and caused significant destruction to auxiliary infrastructure, including the airport’s power systems.
In addition to the airport, Israeli aircraft reportedly struck military and infrastructure targets in the nearby district of Attan, located southwest of the capital, and the Dahban power station in Bani al-Harith district.
The Israeli military issued a brief statement confirming the strike on Sana’a International Airport, declaring the site “entirely disabled.” No comment was made on civilian casualties or damage to non-military infrastructure.
The strike on Sana’a comes just 24 hours after Israel claimed responsibility for the complete destruction of Yemen’s al-Hudaydah port. While no specific details were provided regarding the strategic rationale, analysts suggest the operations may be part of a broader campaign to weaken regional actors aligned with Iran, particularly the Houthi movement, which maintains control over northern Yemen.
The Houthis have been accused by Tel Aviv and its allies of facilitating drone and missile attacks targeting Israeli and allied interests in the Red Sea and beyond. In recent months, Israeli military officials have reiterated their intention to take preemptive measures against what they describe as “emerging threats” from Yemen.
These strikes occur against a backdrop of heightened volatility in the Middle East. The ongoing conflict in Gaza, flare-ups along the Lebanese border, and evolving coordination between regional powers—including recent reports of Israeli-Turkish dialogue on Syrian operations—suggest a rapidly shifting strategic environment.
While Israel insists that its operations target legitimate military threats, the destruction of civilian infrastructure, particularly airports and seaports, has raised concerns among international humanitarian organizations.
United Nations agencies and NGOs operating in Yemen have repeatedly warned that further damage to critical infrastructure could exacerbate an already dire humanitarian situation in the country, which has endured years of war, blockade, and economic collapse.
As of publication, no official condemnation or statement has been issued by the United Nations or major international actors. However, humanitarian groups are calling for urgent assessments of the damage to civilian facilities and immediate steps to ensure the continuity of aid delivery in affected areas.