Houthi missile attack on presidential palace in Aden results in five deaths

A missile attack by the Houthi group targeted the presidential palace in Aden, Yemen, resulting in five fatalities and 16 injuries, according to officials. Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani confirmed that the prime minister and other ministers were unharmed during the attack, which involved five ballistic missiles hitting al-Maashiq Palace. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea stated that the attack aimed at the 'Saudi enemy's military operations headquarters in Aden.' The Yemeni government, supported by a Saudi-led coalition, is engaged in an offensive against the Iran-backed Houthis. Yemeni Health Minister Qasim Buhaibeh reported that the casualties included guards and civilian employees at the site. Prime Minister Shaya Zindani condemned the attack, labeling it 'cowardly' and reaffirmed the government's commitment to continue operations against the Houthis. The Houthis have been launching missiles and drones at various targets in Saudi Arabia, claiming retaliation for strikes on their controlled territories. The conflict, which escalated after the Saudi-led coalition intervened in 2015, has resulted in significant casualties and displacement in Yemen. The UN reports over 201,000 displaced individuals and a rise in cholera cases amid the ongoing violence.