Houthi rebels attack Al-Maashiq Presidential Palace in Aden

Houthi missile attack Al-Maashiq Presidential Palace Aden Yemen civil war Saudi-led coalition

Houthi rebels launched a significant missile and drone attack on the Al-Maashiq Presidential Palace in Aden, Yemen, on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The strike, which involved at least five ballistic missiles, targeted what the Houthis claimed was a Saudi-led military operations center.

The attack resulted in at least five deaths and 16 injuries, including security personnel and civilian employees. Despite the strike occurring while several government officials were present, Yemeni Minister of Information Moammar al-Eryani confirmed that Prime Minister Shaya Al-Zandani and his cabinet members were unharmed.

The UN Security Council condemned the escalation, calling for practical cooperation with the internationally recognized Yemeni government to prevent the flow of military supplies to the Houthis. The council also reaffirmed its support for the unity and sovereignty of Yemen and condemned ongoing Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabian civilian infrastructure and aviation, including recent strikes on King Khalid International Airport.

This incident marks a notable escalation in the conflict, as the presidential palace has not been targeted in this manner since the recent resumption of hostilities. The Yemeni government has vowed to continue its efforts to restore state institutions and end the coup.

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Aden · Al-Maashiq Palace · Al-Maashiq Presidential Palace · Houthi · Houthi movement · Houthi rebels · Houthis · Maashiq Palace · Maashiq Presidential Palace · Qasim Mohammed Buhaibeh · Rashad al-Alimi · Riyadh

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 6 SOURCES] The attack on Maashiq Palace resulted in the deaths and injuries of security personnel and staff. yemenat.net · www.yemen-window.com
[● 21 SOURCES] The Houthi rebels claimed the attack targeted a Saudi military operations center and weapons depots within the palace complex. ir.voanews.com · las24horasdejujuy.com.ar · www.radiobicentenario.com.ar · skopskoeho.mk · www.infomoney.com.br · +13 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Debris from an intercepted ballistic missile in Riyadh caused minor material damage and injured one resident.
[● 7 SOURCES] The Yemeni Cabinet stated that the Houthi attack on Maashiq Palace reveals their inability to face the Yemeni people's will to restore the state. yemenat.net · www.yemen-window.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The Yemeni Ministry of Information confirmed that the Prime Minister and cabinet members are safe following the missile attack. ir.voanews.com · las24horasdejujuy.com.ar
[● 3 SOURCES] The Houthis have acquired advanced technologies through regional assistance. ir.voanews.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The missile attack on the Maashiq presidential complex resulted in the deaths of two companions of the Prime Minister. las24horasdejujuy.com.ar · www.radiobicentenario.com.ar · www.infomoney.com.br
[● 16 SOURCES] Prime Minister Shaya Al-Zandani and his cabinet members were unharmed during the attack. www.theguardian.com · www.infomoney.com.br · las24horasdejujuy.com.ar · ir.voanews.com · www.tvsarawak.my · +9 more
[● 8 SOURCES] The Houthi attack on the Maashiq presidential complex resulted in five deaths and 16 injuries. www.theguardian.com · novini247.com · alsaudi.news · desitalkchicago.com · english.alsiasi.com · +3 more
[● 10 SOURCES] The Prime Minister and cabinet members are safe following the missile attack. www.theguardian.com · www.infomoney.com.br · las24horasdejujuy.com.ar · ir.voanews.com · alkuwaitnews.net · +3 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The missile and drone attack killed at least two bodyguards. www.theguardian.com · www.infomoney.com.br · las24horasdejujuy.com.ar · www.radiobicentenario.com.ar
[● 2 SOURCES] The Saudi-led coalition reported dozens of drone and missile attacks against its oil and aviation infrastructure since early October 2026. al-wattan.net