Houthi missile attack on Yemeni presidential palace kills five, minister says
Iran-aligned Houthi rebels launched missile attacks against the presidential palace in Aden, the seat of Yemen's internationally recognized government. A government minister reported that the strike killed two security personnel. The palace also serves as the headquarters for Saudi-led coalition forces. While the facility was hit, Yemeni officials confirmed the prime minister remained unharmed. In a separate incident, the government reported that Houthis fired two missiles at the Aden airport.
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- ✓ Houthi missiles struck the presidential palace in Aden.
- ✓ The presidential palace in Aden houses the headquarters for Saudi-led coalition forces.
- ✓ The Yemeni prime minister was not injured in the palace attack.
- ✓ Houthis fired two missiles at the airport in the port city of Aden.
What changed
Houthi forces expanded their targeting in Aden to include both the presidential palace and the city airport.
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Houthi Missiles Strike Yemeni Presidential Palace in Aden
Iran-aligned Houthi rebels launched missile attacks against the presidential palace in Aden, the seat of Yemen's internationally recognized government. A government minister reported that the strike killed two security personnel. The palace also serves as the headquarters for Saudi-led coalition forces. While the facility was hit, Yemeni officials confirmed the prime minister remained unharmed. In a separate incident, the government reported that Houthis fired two missiles at the Aden airport.
Why it matters
The attacks are part of an escalating Houthi campaign against Saudi Arabia and its allies. Egypt's top security body recently agreed to help Saudi Arabia defend against these Iranian-backed rebels. This escalation coincides with renewed threats from the US and Israel against Iran.
What is confirmed
- Houthi missiles struck the presidential palace in Aden.
- The presidential palace in Aden houses the headquarters for Saudi-led coalition forces.
- The Yemeni prime minister was not injured in the palace attack.
- Houthis fired two missiles at the airport in the port city of Aden.
- The Houthis are aligned with Iran.
Still unconfirmed
- Two security personnel were killed in the attack on the presidential palace.
- A Houthi attack on a military camp in Shabwa killed at least 53 people.
What to watch next
- Confirmation of casualties at the Aden airport
- Official response from the Saudi-led coalition regarding infrastructure damage
- Details on Egyptian security support for Saudi Arabian defenses
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