EEToday News Agency reported on the 16th that the conflict between Yemen's Houthi militants and Saudi Arabia has intensified. On Thursday (15th), the Houthis launched multiple ballistic missiles and deployed drones to attack the presidential palace in Aden, Yemen's southern interim capital, killing at least 5 people and injuring 16.
The presidential palace serves as the office of Yemen's internationally recognized government, which is backed by Saudi Arabia. At the time of the incident, Yemeni Prime Minister Bin Mubarak was presiding over a government meeting inside the palace, attended by cabinet members and several officials, all of whom remained safe.
Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree stated that the attack targeted the 'military operations command' of Saudi Arabia in Aden. According to Yemeni government officials cited by AFP, the command center of the Saudi-led coalition was damaged in the attack. (yc)
The presidential palace serves as the office of Yemen's internationally recognized government, which is backed by Saudi Arabia. At the time of the incident, Yemeni Prime Minister Bin Mubarak was presiding over a government meeting inside the palace, attended by cabinet members and several officials, all of whom remained safe.
Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree stated that the attack targeted the 'military operations command' of Saudi Arabia in Aden. According to Yemeni government officials cited by AFP, the command center of the Saudi-led coalition was damaged in the attack. (yc)