At least 6 explosions heard near Yemen government-used palace in Aden, witnesses say

As of October 15, 2026, Houthis fired several missiles at the al-Maashiq Palace complex in Aden, Yemen. According to witnesses and security officials, at least six explosions occurred near the palace, causing panic among residents. The attacks targeted what the Houthi military spokesperson described as a Saudi military operations headquarters and weapons depots within the complex. Despite the strikes, Yemen's Prime Minister Shaye al-Zindani and other cabinet members were reported safe by Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani. Two security guards died in the attack, while no casualties among government officials were confirmed. The Saudi-led coalition accused the Houthis of launching 20 attacks on key sites this month, including King Khalid International Airport, which killed 17 people and injured over 300 others. This escalation raises fears of a potential all-out civil war in Yemen involving other regional powers beyond just Saudi Arabia.