ALWAGHT- Yemeni officials described the strike on Abha Airport as retaliation for the targeting of Sanaa Airport, while the UN pressed ahead with de-escalation efforts.
The Yemeni Armed Forces warned airlines against using Saudi airspace until the blockade on Sanaa International Airport is lifted, declaring an "airport for airport, siege for siege" policy. Yemeni officials said the strike on Abha International Airport was retaliation for the Saudi attack on Sanaa Airport.
Yemeni officials believe military developments are favoring the Yemeni Armed Forces and warned that any broader Saudi involvement could prompt expanded strikes deeper inside Saudi territory. They also said efforts to break the blockade extend beyond Sanaa Airport to the wider land, sea, and air restrictions on Yemen.
Meanwhile, UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg said he had met with Omani officials and Ansarullah representatives in Muscat, urging immediate de-escalation and renewed negotiations under UN auspices to address both urgent and long-term issues.
Yemeni Military Media also released footage identifying major Saudi airports, ports, and oil facilities as potential targets, including airports in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam, as well as key energy and maritime infrastructure. The footage warned that continued attacks on Yemen could put Saudi economic and strategic assets at risk, though it did not explicitly state that all listed sites would be targeted.
