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Houthi Forces Attack Presidential Palace in Aden Amid Escalating Conflict
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News18•15-10-2026, 22:00
Houthi Forces Attack Presidential Palace in Aden Amid Escalating Conflict
- •Houthi forces launched an attack on Yemen's Al-Maashiq presidential palace in Aden on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of two security guards and injuring six others.
- •Yemeni Minister of Youth Nayef Saleh al-Bakri confirmed that all cabinet ministers in Aden survived the attack and stated the government will remain in the city.
- •The assault follows Houthi claims of missile and drone strikes targeting Saudi energy infrastructure and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
- •The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting ballistic missiles directed at Khamis Mushait and neutralizing three drones north of Riyadh.
- •The ongoing escalation has heightened international concerns regarding regional security, global energy supplies, and critical maritime trade routes like the Red Sea.
Key Questions Answered
The Houthi attack on Yemen's Al-Maashiq presidential palace in Aden resulted in the deaths of two security guards and left six others wounded.
Yes, Minister of Youth Nayef Saleh al-Bakri stated that all cabinet ministers in Aden were unharmed and asserted they would not leave the city after the incident.
Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed the group targeted Saudi Aramco facilities in the Eastern Province, the Ras Tanura refinery, and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
