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Explosion at Yemen airport kills five

At least 5 people were killed & dozens were wounded in an attack on the airport in Aden, shortly after a plane carrying members of a newly formed government arrived from Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.

Blast at Aden airport
Blast at Aden airport
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Published : Dec 30, 2020, 6:57 PM IST

Updated : Dec 30, 2020, 7:06 PM IST

Aden: A large explosion shook the airport in the southern Yemeni city of Aden as a plane carrying members of a newly formed Cabinet landed from Saudi Arabia, security officials said.

The source of the blast was not immediately clear.

Explosion at Yemen airport kills five

There were no reports of any casualties among the government delegation but officials at the scene said they have seen body parts lying on the tarmac and elsewhere at the airport.

The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to the media.

AP

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Aden: A large explosion shook the airport in the southern Yemeni city of Aden as a plane carrying members of a newly formed Cabinet landed from Saudi Arabia, security officials said.

The source of the blast was not immediately clear.

Explosion at Yemen airport kills five

There were no reports of any casualties among the government delegation but officials at the scene said they have seen body parts lying on the tarmac and elsewhere at the airport.

The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to the media.

AP

Read: Suspect in Nashville explosion died in blast: US officials

Last Updated : Dec 30, 2020, 7:06 PM IST
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