A powerful blast has ripped through the Yemeni city of Aden, after a car bomb exploded at the gates of Aden International Airport, a local source said.
According to the source, the explosion resulted in casualties, the number of which is yet unknown. An Al Arabiya correspondent said at least 10 people have died as a result of the blast.
Reuters cited a security source as saying that the blast targeted a security checkpoint near an airport hotel.
#Yemen : Car bomb reportedly explodes near entrance to Aden international airport – casualties reported #عدن #ٱلْيَمَن pic.twitter.com/xQehCVqmMf
— Middle East Times ?? ?? (@middleeasttime) October 30, 2021
A car explosion targeted the outer gate of Aden International Airport, leaving at least ten killed and many injured. The car exploded near a bus and lots of taxis carrying people. #SouthYemen #Yemen pic.twitter.com/6Ypl78mo6Q
— Summer Ahmed (@summerahmeda) October 30, 2021
Activists share video clips showing a fire caused by a car explosion near Aden International Airport#south24 pic.twitter.com/T9Pv5Px2hW
— South24 | English (@South24E) October 30, 2021