Conflict · Aden · Yemen · October 16, 2026

Houthi missiles strike Yemen's presidential palace in Aden

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

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

Why it matters

A direct strike on the seat of Yemen's internationally recognised leadership signals an escalation in the country's long-running war.

Background

Yemen has been split since the Iran-aligned Houthi movement seized Sanaa in 2014. The internationally recognised government, led by the Presidential Leadership Council and backed by Saudi Arabia, operates from Aden.

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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