Five Killed in Attack on Presidential Palace in Yemen
Missiles and drones launched at the Al-Maashiq palace complex in Aden have left five people dead and 16 others injured.
Yemen's Houthis launched missile and drone attacks on the presidential palace complex in the city of Aden, causing five deaths and 16 injuries.
Attack on the Palace in Aden
Missiles struck the presidential palace complex located in the southern Yemeni city of Aden on Thursday. This incident was recorded as the first attack targeting the Al-Maashiq palace during the current conflict process.
Status of Officials and Casualties
Yemeni Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani announced that Prime Minister Shaya al-Zindani and cabinet members were safe following the attack.
Health Minister Qasim Buhaibeh reported that five people, including guards and civilian employees, lost their lives in the attack and 16 others were injured.
Statements from Parties and the Coalition
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree stated that their fighters targeted the Saudi military operations center in Aden. Meanwhile, the Saudi-led coalition noted that numerous Houthi attacks had taken place against its infrastructure in recent weeks.
An official reported that missiles struck the command center inside the palace and that the incident resulted in both Yemeni and Saudi casualties.
Regional Tension and the UN's Stance
As clashes between Houthi rebels and the Saudi-led coalition intensified, aid organizations warned that humanitarian conditions in Yemen were deteriorating rapidly.
The United Nations Security Council issued a joint statement on Thursday condemning the escalating attacks by Houthi rebels.