Air Strike Drama at Yemen's Main Airport

A U.N. air crew member was seriously injured but is now recovering after an air strike on Yemen's main airport. WHO's Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus witnessed the attack while waiting for departure. The injured individual worked for the U.N. Humanitarian Air Service.

A U.N. air crew member was seriously injured on Thursday during an air strike at Yemen's main airport, according to the World Health Organization. Though suffering severe injuries, the individual is now recovering in a hospital.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was present at the airport during the attack, awaiting departure.

The person injured is reportedly an employee of the U.N. Humanitarian Air Service, a WHO spokesperson confirmed.

(With inputs from agencies.)