Houthis Attack Yemen Presidential Palace
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Yemen’s internationally recognised government says the Houthis have launched missiles at the airport in Aden, a day after carrying out a deadly attack targeting the presidential palace in the port city.
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The Houthis fired several missiles at Yemen's presidential palace complex in Aden.1
Two security personnel were killed and many others injured in the attack on al-Maashiq Palace.2
The Saudi-led coalition reported that the Houthis attempted to attack dozens of Saudi airports, ports, and oil facilities.1
Yemeni Prime Minister Shaya al-Zindani condemned the Houthi attack on Aden as 'cowardly' and a continuation of their criminal behavior.2
Two missiles landed near the runway at Aden International Airport, 500 meters from an aircraft preparing to take off.3
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- Houthis fire 'several missiles' at presidential palace complex in Yemen Daily Mail, 15 Oct
- Houthi missile attack on Yemeni presidential palace kills two, minister says BBC, 15 Oct
- Yemen’s government says Houthis fired two missiles at Aden airport Al Jazeera, 16 Oct
- Five killed in Houthi strike on presidential palace in Aden ABC News (AU), 15 Oct
- Five dead after Houthis attack Yemeni presidential palace with missiles The Independent, 16 Oct
- Iran-backed Houthis strike Yemen’s Aden: What that means Al Jazeera, 17 Oct
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Yemen has been mired in conflict since the Houthis seized the capital Sanaa in 2014, prompting a Saudi-led military intervention the following year.
The Houthis' military spokesman, Yahya Sarea, said they struck "the Saudi enemy's military operations headquarters in Aden".
Five people have been killed and 16 injured after the Houthis attacked the presidential palace in Aden, the seat of Yemen's Saudi-backed and internationally recognised government.
A Saudi-led military intervention the following year led to a bloody stalemate before a 2022 truce that held until this year.
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Iran-backed Houthis launched missile strikes against Aden, Yemen's interim capital, on Thursday and Friday, hitting the presidential palace and near an international airport. The attacks killed five people and injured 16 at the palace, with no casualties reported at the airport where missiles landed close to a passenger plane preparing for takeoff. These incidents are significant as they target key government…
Iran-backed Houthis strike Yemen’s Aden: What that means →4 articles from Al Jazeera on this storyOn October 16, missiles struck Aden International Airport in Yemen while a Saudi-led coalition intercepted another missile near Yanbu, an important oil hub in Saudi Arabia. The coalition reported destroying additional missiles and drones over the Red Sea and southern Saudi regions; it blamed Iran-aligned Houthis but they did not claim responsibility. No casualties were reported at Aden airport where a plane was…
Missiles hit Aden airport as Saudi-led coalition intercepts missile headed for Yanbu →2 articles from The Straits Times on this storyThe Houthis fired several missiles at Yemen's presidential palace complex in Aden, though no casualties were reported. The attack comes amid increased conflict between the Iran-aligned group and Saudi Arabia, with the Saudi-led coalition reporting that the Houthis had launched over 20 attacks on King Khalid International Airport this month alone, resulting in 17 deaths and 333 injuries. Coalition spokesperson Turki…
Houthis fire 'several missiles' at presidential palace complex in Yemen →At least six explosions were reported near the Maashiq palace in Aden, Yemen, which is used by the internationally recognized government, according to witnesses on Thursday. The Iran-backed Houthi rebels promptly claimed responsibility for the blasts. The explosions led to panic among local residents who evacuated the area; a security official confirmed that two of the explosions occurred on top of a hill near the…
At least 6 explosions heard near Yemen government-used palace in Aden, witnesses say →A Houthi missile attack on the presidential palace in Aden, Yemen, killed two security personnel and injured several others, according to Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani. Five ballistic missiles struck al-Maashiq Palace, but Prime Minister Shaya Zindani and other ministers were unharmed. The Houthis claimed their target was a Saudi military operations headquarters in Aden. Yemen's prime minister condemned the…
Houthi missile attack on Yemeni presidential palace kills two, minister says →On Thursday, the Houthis launched a missile attack on the presidential palace in Aden, Yemen, killing at least four people and injuring ten others. This attack comes amid an ongoing conflict where Saudi Arabia accuses Iran of supporting the Houthis, who have gained significant territory along Yemen's Red Sea coastline recently despite government counteroffensives with Saudi air support.
Houthis launch deadly attack on presidential palace in Yemen’s Aden →Show 3 more outlets
Five people were killed and 16 injured when Houthi rebels attacked the presidential palace in Aden, Yemen, which serves as the seat for the government supported by Saudi Arabia. The Houthis claimed they targeted a Saudi military operations headquarters within the complex; however, Yemeni officials confirmed that key government figures including the prime minister were unharmed. This attack marks an escalation in the…
Five killed in Houthi strike on presidential palace in Aden →Houthi rebels attacked Yemen's presidential palace complex in Aden with missiles on Thursday, resulting in five deaths and 16 injuries among guards and civilian employees. The attack targeted what Houthi spokespersons describe as the Saudi military operations headquarters, while Yemen’s cabinet states it was aimed at the internationally recognized government’s seat. Health Minister Qasim Buhaibeh confirmed…
Five dead after Houthis attack Yemeni presidential palace with missiles →On Friday night, October 16, 2026, two missiles struck Aden's airport in Yemen, according to police who blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels for the attack. This was the second such incident within ten days; no casualties were reported this time but Yemenia Airways passengers had to evacuate from an airplane near where the missiles landed. The government’s Information Minister described it as part of a systematic…
2 missiles strike the airport in Yemen's port city of Aden, officials say →Analysis
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How the first headlines put it
- The Daily Mail focuses on the missile attack on the presidential palace complex, while The Independent highlights the number of casualties from the same event.15
- ABC News emphasizes the death toll and injuries in its headline, whereas Al Jazeera frames the story around the broader context of regional conflict involving Iran.46
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Iran war live: Saudi blasts Houthi ‘war crimes’; US warns on Saudi airports
How it changed
- 15 Oct
The Houthis have fired several missiles at Yemen's presidential palace complex.
- 16 Oct
In Aden, two missiles landed on the airport grounds, the Aden Security Department said, blaming the Iran-aligned Houthi group.
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17 Oct Iran-backed Houthis strike Yemen’s Aden: What that meansIran-backed Houthis launched missile strikes against Aden, Yemen's interim capital, on Thursday and Friday, hitting the presidential palace and near an international airport. The attacks killed five people and injured 16 at the palace, with no casualties reported at the airport where missiles landed close to a passenger plane preparing for takeoff. These incidents are significant as they target key government…Al Jazeera- 17 Oct 2 missiles strike the airport in Yemen's port city of Aden, officials sayOn Friday night, October 16, 2026, two missiles struck Aden's airport in Yemen, according to police who blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels for the attack. This was the second such incident within ten days; no casualties were reported this time but Yemenia Airways passengers had to evacuate from an airplane near where the missiles landed. The government’s Information Minister described it as part of a systematic…The Hindu
16 Oct Yemen’s government says Houthis fired two missiles at Aden airportYemen’s government reports that the Houthis fired two missiles near Aden International Airport on Friday, landing close to where an aircraft was preparing to take off but causing no casualties. Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani thanked divine providence for preventing a catastrophe and condemned the attacks as violations of international law. The Houthis claimed they targeted Saudi forces’ headquarters in Badr…Al Jazeera- 16 Oct Missiles hit Aden airport as Saudi-led coalition intercepts missile headed for YanbuOn October 16, missiles struck Aden International Airport in Yemen while a Saudi-led coalition intercepted another missile near Yanbu, an important oil hub in Saudi Arabia. The coalition reported destroying additional missiles and drones over the Red Sea and southern Saudi regions; it blamed Iran-aligned Houthis but they did not claim responsibility. No casualties were reported at Aden airport where a plane was…The Straits Times
16 Oct Five dead after Houthis attack Yemeni presidential palace with missilesHouthi rebels attacked Yemen's presidential palace complex in Aden with missiles on Thursday, resulting in five deaths and 16 injuries among guards and civilian employees. The attack targeted what Houthi spokespersons describe as the Saudi military operations headquarters, while Yemen’s cabinet states it was aimed at the internationally recognized government’s seat. Health Minister Qasim Buhaibeh confirmed…The Independent
16 Oct Iran war live: Saudi blasts Houthi ‘war crimes’; US warns on Saudi airports
Al Jazeera15 Oct Five killed in Houthi strike on presidential palace in AdenFive people were killed and 16 injured when Houthi rebels attacked the presidential palace in Aden, Yemen, which serves as the seat for the government supported by Saudi Arabia. The Houthis claimed they targeted a Saudi military operations headquarters within the complex; however, Yemeni officials confirmed that key government figures including the prime minister were unharmed. This attack marks an escalation in the…ABC News (AU)
15 Oct Houthis launch deadly attack on presidential palace in Yemen’s AdenOn Thursday, the Houthis launched a missile attack on the presidential palace in Aden, Yemen, killing at least four people and injuring ten others. This attack comes amid an ongoing conflict where Saudi Arabia accuses Iran of supporting the Houthis, who have gained significant territory along Yemen's Red Sea coastline recently despite government counteroffensives with Saudi air support.South China Morning Post
15 Oct Houthi missile attack on Yemeni presidential palace kills two, minister saysA Houthi missile attack on the presidential palace in Aden, Yemen, killed two security personnel and injured several others, according to Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani. Five ballistic missiles struck al-Maashiq Palace, but Prime Minister Shaya Zindani and other ministers were unharmed. The Houthis claimed their target was a Saudi military operations headquarters in Aden. Yemen's prime minister condemned the…BBC
15 Oct Houthis target Yemen’s presidential palace in Aden with missilesHouthis in Yemen targeted the al-Maashiq presidential palace in Aden with five missiles on Thursday, according to Yemen's Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani. Two bodyguards were killed while officials inside remained unharmed. Al Jazeera reports this is a significant escalation as the Houthis aim to intensify their conflict with Saudi-backed forces, potentially leading to a wider civil war involving regional…Al Jazeera
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- 15 Oct At least 6 explosions heard near Yemen government-used palace in Aden, witnesses sayAt least six explosions were reported near the Maashiq palace in Aden, Yemen, which is used by the internationally recognized government, according to witnesses on Thursday. The Iran-backed Houthi rebels promptly claimed responsibility for the blasts. The explosions led to panic among local residents who evacuated the area; a security official confirmed that two of the explosions occurred on top of a hill near the…Toronto Star
15 Oct Houthis attack presidential palace complex in Yemen's Aden, PM unharmed, officials sayOn Thursday, Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked the presidential palace complex in Aden with five missiles, killing two security guards, according to government officials. The prime minister and other cabinet members were not harmed during the attack. Houthis claimed their target was a Saudi military operations headquarters at the complex, but Reuters could not confirm this information independently.The Straits Times
- 15 Oct Houthis fire 'several missiles' at presidential palace complex in YemenThe Houthis fired several missiles at Yemen's presidential palace complex in Aden, though no casualties were reported. The attack comes amid increased conflict between the Iran-aligned group and Saudi Arabia, with the Saudi-led coalition reporting that the Houthis had launched over 20 attacks on King Khalid International Airport this month alone, resulting in 17 deaths and 333 injuries. Coalition spokesperson Turki…Daily Mail
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