Houthi Missile and Drone Attack Hits Presidential Palace Compound in Aden

Houthi forces launched multiple ballistic missiles and drones at the Al-Maashiq Presidential Palace compound in Aden, resulting in casualties and signaling a potential broader military campaign.

Houthi forces have launched multiple waves of ballistic missiles and drones targeting the Al-Maashiq Presidential Palace compound in Aden. Prime Minister Shaya Zindani is safe and unharmed, though casualties have been reported following the strike.

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A second wave of attacks subsequently targeted the Al-Bureiqa district of the city. These strikes appear to signal the beginning of a broader military campaign against Aden by Houthi forces.

For months, Houthi leaders have repeatedly assured southern Yemenis that they had no intention of advancing into the region. However, ongoing military operations in Lahj, followed by the latest strikes on the seat of Yemen’s internationally recognized government, suggest a shift in strategy. The developments provide the clearest public indication yet that Aden itself has become a direct military objective.

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