Yemen says five killed in Houthi attack on Aden government complex

Yemen’s health minister says five people were killed and 16 wounded in an attack on the Al-Maashiq presidential complex in Aden on Thursday, 15 October. The complex is the seat of the country’s internationally recognised government, and the Houthis have claimed the attack. According to the minister, the casualties included guards and civilian employees working at the site. AFP had earlier reported four dead and ten wounded, citing government military sources. [2] [5] [7]

The Yemeni cabinet said missiles and drones were used. Witnesses told Reuters they heard explosions near the palace, while the Associated Press analysed video showing smoke rising from the area. Those accounts do not establish the precise impact sites. [4] [6] [7]

A military source told the Houthi-run SABA news agency that the group had targeted a military operations headquarters run by Saudi officers, along with weapons depots, at the palace. Reuters said it could not independently verify those claims. [3] [7]

Information minister Moammar al-Eryani said the prime minister and cabinet members were safe. The cabinet said Aden would remain the centre of government operations. [4] [7]