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Shabwah airport destroyed by Houthi-Saleh militias

[02/11/2017 08:08]

SHABWAH-SABA
Governor of Shabwah governorate Ali Al-Harithi paid an inspection visit Thursday to Ataq international airport. He inspected destruction and damage the airport infrastructure suffered because Houthi-Saleh militias had stationed there.

The governor blamed Houthi-Saleh militiamen for devastating the airport buildings including administration, arrival and departure and reception halls, besides looting the airports equipment and furniture.

Al-Harithi underscored the need for rehabilitating the airport' facilities as soon as possible. Work needs to be resumed on the airport facilities, he stated.

The governor urged the military command of Ataq region to dispatch engineering team to clear the airport of any explosive devices or landmines might be planted by Houthi-Saleh rebellious militias.