Conflict · Aden, Yemen · October 17, 2026

Houthi missiles hit Yemen's presidential palace in Aden

first reported Oct 15, 7:38 PM ET

Yemen's government said Houthi ballistic missiles struck the al-Maashiq presidential palace complex in Aden, killing five people; the prime minister and other ministers were unhurt. Two more missiles were fired at Aden's airport, as government forces claimed advances in Marib.

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 ↗Oct 16, 5:56 PM ET
• BBC News ↗Oct 15, 7:38 PM ET
• The Guardian ↗Oct 15, 8:27 PM ET

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