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Houthi missiles hit Aden presidential palace complex, PM safe

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 10:05 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Houthi missiles and drones struck the presidential palace complex in Aden, killing security personnel.
Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani said five missiles hit the palace and the prime minister and cabinet were safe.
Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed the strike targeted a Saudi-operated military headquarters and weapons depots.
Houthi attacks on Saudi airports killed 13 at Riyadh’s international airport, the deadliest strike in over a decade.

History

Historical Context

In March 2015, Saudi Arabia led a seven-nation coalition to launch a military intervention in Yemen, aiming to restore President Hadi. The coalition, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, and Sudan, conducted more than 30,000 airstrikes by 2020, displacing millions. Today, Houthi forces echo that conflict by firing missiles and drones at Saudi-linked sites in Aden and Riyadh, claiming retaliation against the same coalition. These renewed strikes risk expanding the war’s scope, prompting renewed UN diplomatic efforts and potential escalation of regional arms sales.

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Story summary

Houthi missiles and drones struck the presidential palace complex in Aden, killing security personnel.
Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani said five missiles hit the palace and the prime minister and cabinet were safe.
Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed the strike targeted a Saudi-operated military headquarters and weapons depots.
Houthi attacks on Saudi airports killed 13 at Riyadh’s international airport, the deadliest strike in over a decade.

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