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Yemen's Houthis hit palace in Aden, coalition details attacks on Saudi infrastructure

Iran-aligned Houthi rebels fired missiles at the presidential Al-Maashiq Palace complex in Aden on Thursday, killing five people. The attack targeted the headquarters of Yemen's internationally recognized government and the Saudi-led coalition forces HQ. While the government reports five deaths, including two guards from Prime Minister Shaya Al-Zindani's security detail, the Prime Minister remained unharmed. Simultaneously, the Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting missiles and drones over Riyadh and the Medina region, noting dozens of attacks on Saudi infrastructure in recent weeks.

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  • ✓ Houthi rebels fired missiles at the presidential palace complex in Aden on Thursday.
  • ✓ The attack killed five people, including two members of Prime Minister Shaya Al-Zindani's security detail.
  • ✓ Prime Minister Shaya Al-Zindani was not injured in the palace strike.
  • ✓ The Saudi-led coalition intercepted a missile in the Medina region.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 14 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Houthi missiles struck the presidential palace in Aden, resulting in five deaths and the interception of missiles over the Medina region.

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  1. Houthis Strike Presidential Palace in Aden; Coalition Reports Saudi Infrastructure Attacks

    Iran-aligned Houthi rebels fired missiles at the presidential Al-Maashiq Palace complex in Aden on Thursday, killing five people. The attack targeted the headquarters of Yemen's internationally recognized government and the Saudi-led coalition forces HQ. While the government reports five deaths, including two guards from Prime Minister Shaya Al-Zindani's security detail, the Prime Minister remained unharmed. Simultaneously, the Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting missiles and drones over Riyadh and the Medina region, noting dozens of attacks on Saudi infrastructure in recent weeks.

    Why it matters

    The escalation follows a September offensive where Houthis seized strategic territory along the Red Sea coast near a global shipping chokepoint. This campaign targets both the Yemeni government and Saudi Arabian infrastructure. The conflict involves Iran-aligned forces against a Saudi-led coalition.

    What is confirmed

    • Houthi rebels fired missiles at the presidential palace complex in Aden on Thursday.
    • The attack killed five people, including two members of Prime Minister Shaya Al-Zindani's security detail.
    • Prime Minister Shaya Al-Zindani was not injured in the palace strike.
    • The Saudi-led coalition intercepted a missile in the Medina region.
    • The Saudi-led coalition reported dozens of Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure in recent weeks.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Houthi missiles killed two guards at the presidential palace.
    • There were 20 Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport in October.

    What to watch next

    • Saudi-led coalition response to the Aden palace strike
    • Further Houthi offensives along the Red Sea coast
    • Official casualty counts from the Yemeni government regarding the palace attack
    Sources used for this update (14)
    1. www.nytimes.com — The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Videos
    2. www.yahoo.com — Yahoo
    3. Al Jazeera — Iran war live: Coalition says missile intercepted in Medina region
    4. The New York Times — Yemen Says Prime Minister Unhurt After Iran-Backed Houthis Strike Palace
    5. CNN — Iran-aligned Houthis strike Yemeni presidential palace in escalating campaign against Saudi Arabia
    6. Reuters — Yemen's Houthis hit palace in Aden, coalition details attacks on Saudi infrastructure
    7. The Guardian — Houthi missiles strike Saudi-led coalition forces HQ at presidential palace in Aden
    8. tribune.com.pk — Houthis attack presidential palace complex in Yemen's Aden, PM unharmed, officials say - The Express Tribune
    9. www.khaleejtimes.com — Saudi-led coalition says intercepts missiles, drones over Riyadh, other areas
    10. www.khaleejtimes.com — Saudi-led coalition says there were 20 Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport in October | Khaleej Times
    11. www.thestandard.com.hk — Yemen's Houthis hit palace in Aden, coalition details attacks on Saudi infrastructure - The Standard
    12. www.al-monitor.com — Yemen's Houthis hit palace in Aden, coalition details attacks on Saudi infrastructure - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading ind....
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