Conflict · Aden, Yemen · October 15, 2026

Houthi missiles hit presidential palace in Aden, killing five

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Oct 14, 8:00 PM ET

The Houthis fired missiles at Al-Maashiq Palace in Aden, the seat of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council and residence of President Rashad al-Alimi. Five people were killed and 16 injured; no council member was harmed.

Why it matters

A direct strike on the internationally recognised government's headquarters marks an escalation in Yemen's long-running war.

Background

Yemen has been divided since the Houthi movement seized Sanaa in 2014, prompting a Saudi-led coalition intervention. The Presidential Leadership Council, based in Aden, leads the internationally recognised government opposed to the Houthis.

The story so far

1. Oct 6Yemen government launches offensive to retake all Houthi-held territory
2. Oct 15Houthi missiles hit presidential palace in Aden, killing five
3. Oct 16Houthi missiles strike Yemen's presidential palace in Aden
4. Oct 17Houthi missiles hit Yemen's presidential palace in Aden
5. Oct 18Yemen fighting intensifies as Houthis and Saudi Arabia trade strikes
6. Oct 19Houthis claim strikes on Saudi airports and Aramco as Saudi raids continue
7. Oct 22Aramco tells Dhahran staff to evacuate as Houthi attacks continue
8. Oct 24Houthis claim attacks on Saudi oil sites as Saudi strikes hit Yemen
9. Oct 25Houthis claim new strike on Riyadh airport hours after it reopens

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Sources

• Al Jazeera ↗October 15, 2026

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