# Yemeni government forces strike Sanaa airport

Yemen's internationally recognized government said its forces attacked Sanaa International Airport, which is under Houthi control. The assault marks a significant escalation in the long-running civil war and could disrupt humanitarian flights and peace negotiations.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/13/yemen-govt-says-its-forces-attacked-sanaa-airport?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:38:03 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/13/yemeni-government-forces-strike-sanaa-airport?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:03:44 +0000
- [Fox News World](https://www.foxnews.com/world/iran-backed-terror-proxy-houthis-threaten-fresh-attacks-after-yemen-airport-strike) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:05:43 -0400
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/14/aje-onl-nf_houthis-target-saudi-for-strikes-on-sanaa-130726?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:10:13 +0000
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp9ldle3d3xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:02:43 GMT