Conflict & Security
Houthi missile strike kills five in Aden as Yemen government vows to continue offensive
October 17, 2026 at 07:59 AM
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2 reports · 1 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 7 hours
At least five people died in a Houthi missile strike near Aden's presidential palace on Thursday, as Yemen's government vowed to continue its campaign.
- Houthi missile strikes near Aden's al-Mashiq presidential palace killed at least five people, leaving Prime Minister Shaya al-Zindani present but unharmed.
- Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the attack struck an operational headquarters supporting Yemen's internationally recognised government.
- An adviser to Yemen's information minister said authorities will remain in Aden and pursue operations until Houthi forces leave all Yemeni territory.
- Houthi forces have cut the main road connecting Taiz to Aden, leaving the city effectively besieged.