Yemen Crisis Deepens As Houthi Rebels Launch Deadly Attack On Aden Presidential Palace, Killing 5 & Injuring 16 Amid Escalating Tensions With Saudi Arabia

Houthi rebels fired five missiles at the al-Maashiq presidential palace complex in Aden on Thursday. According to the Daily Times, Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani stated that Yemen’s prime minister and cabinet members were at the complex but remained unharmed. Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed responsibility for the attack, describing the target as a Saudi war operations headquarters.

The attack resulted in five deaths and 16 injuries, according to reports from the Free Press Journal and Le Monde English. Health Minister Qasim Mohammed Buhaibeh identified the victims as site guards and civilian employees.

Rashad al-Alimi, chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, characterized the strike as an extension of attacks against oil facilities and airports in Yemen and Saudi Arabia. Al-Alimi directed government forces to take necessary measures to protect state institutions and respond to the threats.

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