Yemen’s government says Houthi missiles targeted Maashiq palace in Aden, where the prime minister and ministers were reported safe. Witnesses described explosions around the compound. The attack struck the seat of the internationally recognised government as fighting intensified around Taiz; the precise impact points, damage and casualty accounts remain independently unverified.
Yemen’s internationally recognised government said Houthi missiles targeted the Maashiq presidential palace in Aden on Thursday. Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani said five missiles were involved and that the prime minister and other ministers were safe. Explosions were reported near the compound, with smoke rising from the area. The palace serves as the headquarters of the Saudi-backed government in the southern port city.[1], [2]
Witnesses interviewed by AP described at least six explosions around the palace area. A security official placed some near the hill on which the palace stands and others near its security gate. The Houthis claimed responsibility, describing their target as a military operations headquarters associated with Saudi Arabia. That description remains the group’s claim. The exact impact points, full extent of damage and government casualty account have not been independently verified.[1]
The strike came as fighting intensified around Taiz between the Houthis and government-aligned forces. Pro-government units claimed advances near Dhubab airport, but their statement does not establish territorial control. Taiz and its surrounding governorate form another front in the conflict. The Aden attack targeted the government’s seat while those ground operations continued; it has not been established how far the palace’s facilities were affected.[1]
