New video footage released Monday by journalist Hananel Aviv shows the moment of a Saudi airstrike on Sanaa International Airport, with several missiles seen landing simultaneously on the airport grounds. The footage has not been independently verified.
New footage of the Saudi airstrike on Sanaa International Airport, released by journalist Hananel Aviv on Monday, shows multiple missiles striking the airport simultaneously. The video, which has not been independently verified, is the second set of visual documentation of the attack to emerge today — The Zioneer reported at 17:11 Jerusalem that earlier footage of the strike had been posted online. The new footage provides a closer look at the impact than the initial video.
The Zioneer's coverage of the incident began with a series of updates at 14:03 Jerusalem. Initial reports indicated that Saudi Arabia had struck the runways at Sanaa airport, targeting an Iranian plane attempting to land. Shortly after, i24NEWS reported that the strike was triggered by the landing of an Iranian plane. Subsequent reports detailed that the Iranian Mahan Air flight diverted to Hodeidah, where it landed safely. The internationally recognized Yemeni government confirmed it had struck the runway to prevent the Iranian plane from landing. Security analyst Yair Goldblatt reported that a Yemeni delegation arrived at Hodeidah on the Iranian plane. Later, at 17:11 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that unverified footage of the strike had been posted online. The new footage from Hananel Aviv now adds further visual details.
The attack has drawn strong reactions. As The Zioneer reported at 17:18 Jerusalem, the Houthi-led government warned Saudi Arabia of severe consequences, and Iran backed the Houthi position, warning that the flames of war would affect all countries in the region. The strike is part of the ongoing Saudi-led campaign against the Houthis, who control Sanaa. Previous background reporting by The Zioneer has documented the Saudi air blockade and incidents of Iranian aircraft attempting to land in Yemen.
The footage has not been independently verified. The source of the missiles and the extent of damage to the airport have not been confirmed. No casualty figures have been reported. The status of the Iranian plane and its passengers also remains unclear.
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