Israel struck a Yemeni airport while the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) was there.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus nearly died in the capital of Yemen during a working visit.
The Israeli army carried out an airstrike on Sana'a International Airport.
RIA Novosti reported this on Thursday, December 26, citing a source in the airport administration.
At the time of the attack, Ghebreyesus was preparing to board a UN plane.
According to preliminary information, the 59-year-old WHO Director-General is alive.
During the raid, fighter jets fired on the runway.
Hits were also recorded on the control tower and departure hall.
The agency's source claims that two airport workers were killed.
The commander of the UN aircraft was injured.
Israel recently launched a series of airstrikes in Yemen.
Various targets were attacked, including power plants in southern Sana'a.
Author: Dmitry Bobrov
