The Houthi rebels attacked the Al-Maashiq Palace in Aden / Five people died, while another 16 were injured

Al-Maashiq Palace in Aden, which houses the headquarters of the Yemeni government, was attacked on Thursday, October 15, 2026, by Houthi rebels. It was the first attack on the complex in the current confrontation between the group and Saudi-backed forces. Yemen’s prime minister and cabinet members were safe, according to the information minister.

The health minister announced that five people were killed and 16 injured. The victims included members of the security forces and civilian employees. Witnesses said they heard loud explosions near the palace.

Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree confirmed the attack and claimed that the target was a headquarters for Saudi military operations. The group said the site included weapons depots. Reuters was unable to independently verify this information.

The attack took place after fighting between the Houthis and government forces resumed over the past month. Meanwhile, the Saudi-led coalition claims that the rebels attacked Riyadh airport 20 times in October, causing 17 deaths and 333 injuries. The figures have not been independently verified.

The escalation is moving closer to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, an essential route for trade between Asia and Europe. Yemen’s civil war began in 2014, and Saudi intervention in support of the government followed in 2015. A 2022 truce temporarily reduced the intensity of the fighting.