UPDATE – Israeli-US airstrikes hit Sanaa airport in Yemeni capital, Houthi group says

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By Rania Abu Shamala

ISTANBUL (AA) – Israeli and US warplanes launched airstrikes on Sanaa airport in the Yemeni capital on Tuesday, the Houthi group said.

The Houthi-run Al-Masirah TV said several strikes targeted the airport, without giving any details about casualties or damage.

The broadcaster said Israeli-US airstrikes also hit a cement factory in Amran province near Sanaa.

Ahead of the attacks, the Israeli army ordered Yemeni residents near the Sanaa airport to immediately evacuate the area.​​​​​​​

At least four people were killed and dozens injured on Monday in joint Israeli-US strikes in Yemen, a day after a Houthi missile strike hit Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv a day earlier.