Houthis target Yemen’s presidential palace in Aden with missiles
Summary
Yemen’s Houthis fired multiple missiles at the al-Maashiq presidential palace in Aden, targeting the Saudi-backed government. The attack killed two bodyguards but left key officials unharmed, and it marks a serious escalation in the ongoing conflict between the Houthis and government forces.Key Facts
- The Houthis launched five missiles targeting the al-Maashiq presidential palace in Aden.
- Two bodyguards were killed; the prime minister and other officials were reported safe.
- The palace is the base for Yemen’s internationally recognized, Saudi-backed government.
- This missile attack is the first of its kind directly on the government headquarters.
- Fighting continues in Taiz city, a strategic area under Houthi siege, crucial for control of a key shipping route.
- Pro-government forces are defending Dhubab airport against a Houthi attack in Taiz governorate.
- The Saudi-led coalition reports over 20 Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and other infrastructure in 11 days, causing deaths and injuries.
- The coalition accused the Houthis of receiving ballistic missiles from other regional countries.
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