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  "id": 15233125,
  "title": "Aden airport resumes flights after brief suspension following Houthi attack",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/aden-airport-resumes-flights-after-brief-suspension-following-houthi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T16:04:56.000Z",
  "source": {
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aden International Airport has recommenced flight operations following a temporary suspension due to a Houthi missile attack, according to Al Hadath TV. The airport resumed service after a brief halt triggered by the Houthi assault, as reported by Al Hadath TV. The Aden Security Directorate confirmed on Friday that two missiles launched by Houthi militants impacted the airport premises. However, no additional information was provided concerning the timing of the missile strikes, the damage inflicted, or any casualties resulting from the incident. In other news, the Al Hadath correspondent stated that the Al-Masbah district in central Taiz was targeted by Houthi artillery fire. No further details were available regarding the specifics of the attack, including any damage or injuries sustained.",
  "summary": "Aden International Airport has reopened to air traffic after a temporary halt caused by a Houthi missile attack, according to Al Hadath TV.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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