Saudi Gazette report

ADEN — All members of the newly formed Yemeni government remained unharmed after a coordinated attack launched by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia targeted Yemen’s Aden Airport on Wednesday.

The large explosion and gunfire took place at the airport as soon as the plane carrying the new government headed by Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed landed.

The Yemeni government ministers were in the plane at the moment of the explosion and they were later taken to a safe location, Al Arabiya TV reported.

At least 27 people were killed and dozens more were wounded in the attack.

“All members of the government are fine after the Aden airport terminal bombing,” the report quoted the Yemeni minister of information as saying.

The minister called the attack a “cowardly act’.

According to the Yemeni government, all the ministers were in the plane at the moment of the explosion except the defense minister.

Arab Coalition forces transferred members of the Yemeni government and provided them with protection, Al Arabiya TV reported quoting government sources.

Meanwhile, the UN Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Martin Griffiths, condemned the attack on Aden airport, calling it an “unacceptable act of violence.”

In a statement posted on his official Twitter account, Griffiths said: "I strongly condemn the attack at Aden airport upon the Cabinet's arrival & the killing and injury of many innocent civilians. My sincere condolences and solidarity to all who lost loved ones."

"I wish the Cabinet strength in facing the difficult tasks ahead. This unacceptable act of violence is a tragic reminder of the importance of bringing Yemen urgently back on the path towards peace."

Condemning the attack, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen Mohammed Al-Jaber said: "The Aden airport bombing confirms the extent of the disappointment and confusion that grips the merchants of deaths and destruction following the successful implementation of the Riyadh Agreement."

"The Arab Coalition, led by Saudi Arabia, continues to stand with the Yemeni people and their legitimate government," Al-Jaber added.

The Saudi ambassador also said that the Riyadh Agreement will move forward, and peace, security, and stability will be achieved with the determination of the Yemenis and their courageous government.

British ambassador to Yemen Michael Aron said the Aden bombing is a despicable attempt to cause massacre and chaos and bring suffering to Yemenis.