Houthi forces launched ballistic missiles aimed at both Aden airport and the Maashiq presidential palace complex on Friday. Local residents across the city reported hearing two loud blasts late in the evening as the assaults occurred. A police official independently confirmed that two missiles were aimed directly at the presidential compound. Official reports from the government armed forces have not yet verified any resulting damage or casualties.
Key points
Key infrastructure in the seat of Yemen's internationally recognised government was targe…: Key infrastructure in the seat of Yemen's internationally recognised government was targeted by Houthi ballistic missiles.
Official military and police statements confirmed the presidential palace was among the t…: Official military and police statements confirmed the presidential palace was among the targeted locations.
Authorities have released no details regarding casualties, physical damage, or the missil…: Authorities have released no details regarding casualties, physical damage, or the missiles' impact accuracy.
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Houthis attack Aden airport and presidential palace, Yemeni government says
30 October 2026 19:25 GMT
A spokesperson for Yemeni government armed forces said on Friday that the Houthis had attacked Aden airport and the Maashiq presidential palace complex with ballistic missiles.
The statement gave no details of casualties or damage, or whether the missiles hit their targets.
A police official also told AFP the Houthis had targeted the presidential palace with two missiles.
Earlier, two blasts were heard late on Friday by residents in Aden, the seat of Yemen's internationally recognised government.
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