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Five Killed and 16 Injured in Houthi Attack on Aden Presidential Palace
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News18•16-10-2026, 05:00
Five Killed and 16 Injured in Houthi Attack on Aden Presidential Palace
- •A Houthi attack on the al-Maashiq Presidential Palace in Aden left five people dead and 16 injured, according to Yemeni Health Minister Qasim Mohammed Buhaibeh.
- •Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed responsibility for the strike, citing it as retaliation against Saudi-backed forces.
- •Yemeni government forces responded with an extensive military campaign named Dawn of Yemen, conducting numerous airstrikes and artillery attacks against Houthi positions.
- •The Marib Governorate reported that Houthi militia fired nine ballistic missiles and seven other projectiles into Marib city, causing widespread concern over civilian safety.
- •International reactions mounted as Saudi officials accused Iran of arming and training the Houthis, while France began deploying military assets to protect Saudi oil facilities.
Key Questions Answered
The Houthi attack targeted the al-Maashiq Presidential Palace located in Yemen's southern city of Aden, resulting in multiple casualties.
Chairman Rashad al-Alimi condemned the strike as an extension of previous attacks and directed government forces to protect state institutions, counter terrorist threats, and properly respond to sources of danger.
Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed that the bombing targeted the Saudi enemy's war operations headquarters in Aden as part of their policy to strike Saudi mobilizations and military presence wherever they may be.
