A missile strike on the Al-Maashiq presidential complex in Aden has resulted in five deaths and 16 injuries, according to Yemeni government officials.

At least five people were killed and 16 others injured during a missile attack on the Al-Maashiq presidential palace in Aden, Yemen, on October 15. The strike targeted the complex, which serves as the seat of the country’s internationally recognized, Saudi-backed government. While the attack caused significant explosions in the area, Yemeni Prime Minister Shaya al-Zindani and other cabinet members present in the city were reported to be safe.

Details of the Attack

Reports regarding the scale of the assault varied, with some sources citing at least four missiles fired at the complex and others noting up to six explosions near the palace grounds. Witnesses described blasts occurring on a hill near the palace and near the facility's security gate. The Houthi rebel movement, based in northern Yemen, claimed responsibility for the operation, characterizing the target as a Saudi military operations headquarters.

Government and Rebel Claims

Yemeni Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani confirmed that government leadership remained safe following the incident. The Houthi-affiliated SABA news agency alleged that the targeted site housed Saudi officers and weapons depots, though these claims could not be independently verified. This event marks a notable escalation in the ongoing conflict, which has seen renewed fighting between Houthi forces and the Saudi-led coalition over the past month.