On May 6, 2025, Israeli military forces caused extensive damage to Yemen’s international airport and multiple power plants following a wave of airstrikes in the capital, according to various reports.
The airstrike led to clouds of smoke and debris at Sanaa International Airport, leading to a complete evacuation of the area.
IDF spokesman Avichay Adraee urged nearby residents to evacuate the airport quickly, noting that staying could pose serious risks to their safety.
The Israeli Defense Force explained that the strike targeted a hospital that they claimed was being used by the Houthis for the transfer of weapons and personnel.
Additionally, several power plants close to the airport, identified as being utilized by terrorist groups, were also destroyed, according to the IDF’s statements, along with damage to a cement factory located to the north of the capital.
This latest round of airstrikes came as a response to ongoing Houthi missile and drone attacks against Israeli territories, including one aimed at Israel’s primary airport.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has consistently expressed that the country would maintain its retaliatory actions following attacks, including the recent Houthi strike on Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport.
In a separate airstrike on Monday, nearly 20 Israeli fighter jets targeted Hodeida Port and a concrete factory in Bahir city, releasing at least 50 munitions.
The Houthi-controlled Health Ministry reported that the attacks resulted in at least five fatalities and 74 injuries; however, previous reports from various groups in the region regarding casualties have often been inconsistent and remain unverified by other sources.
During the recent strikes, the IDF emphasized their focus on Houthi operational bases. The subsequent Houthi actions have also led to disruptions in major transport routes.
