Explosions struck after plane carrying the Yemen prime minister and cabinet politicians landed

At least 16 people have been killed and dozens injured after a huge attack on the airport in Aden, which appeared targeted at a plane carrying the newly formed government.

Loud explosions and gunfire were heard on Wednesday afternoon as members of Yemen’s cabinet disembarked. Clouds of smoke billowed from the terminal building, with initial reports suggesting the blasts had been caused by mortar shelling.

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