At least six explosions strike Yemen government palace in Aden

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 17:33 · Archive

At least six explosions struck a palace used by Yemen's government in Aden; Houthi rebels claimed responsibility.

At least six explosions struck Thursday near the Maashiq palace in Aden, Yemen's port city, used by the internationally recognized government. Witnesses reported the blasts caused panic among residents, who fled the area. The government said guards working at the site were killed, though it did not disclose how many. A security official said at least two explosions occurred on top of a hill near the palace, with two others near a security gate.

Iran-backed Houthi rebels based in northern Yemen quickly claimed responsibility. The government said the rebels attacked with missiles and drones. The Houthis said they targeted a military operations headquarters, describing the attack as part of their strategy against Saudi Arabian targets, which has included strikes on airports and oil infrastructure within the kingdom.

Government officials confirmed that leaders in Aden were safe, with many of Yemen's government leaders living in exile. The attack represents an escalation in fighting between the rebels and a Saudi-led coalition. The Houthis' repeated attacks, including warnings to airlines about Saudi airspace, have disrupted thousands of flights across the kingdom and complicated broader efforts to end the wider Iran war.

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• At least 6 explosions heard near Yemen government-used palace in Aden, witnesses sayWitnesses in Yemen’s port city of Aden say they heard at least six explosions near the palace used by the internationally recognized government.Clickorlando · 15 Oct, 15:57
• At least 6 explosions heard near Yemen government-used palace in Aden, witnesses sayWitnesses in Yemen’s port city of Aden say they heard at least six explosions near the palace used by the internationally recognized government.News4Jax · 15 Oct, 15:57

In this story: Yemen · Aden · Houthi rebels · Saudi Arabia · Iran

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