Missile Attack Targets Presidential Palace in Aden, Yemen

Aden, October 15 (Daily Kiran) : A local security officer reported that five missiles targeted the presidential palace in Aden, Yemen, on Thursday. The attack was aimed at the Al-Mashiq Palace, located in the Crater district of the southern port city, and was attributed to Houthi forces.

The officer, who requested anonymity, stated that there is currently no clear information regarding casualties or damage. Witnesses in the area described loud explosions and observed smoke rising around the palace, with nearby residents noting that their homes shook from the blasts.

In a related development, the Houthi group issued a renewed warning to international airlines, declaring that Saudi Arabia’s airspace and airports are “unsafe.” Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sari posted on social media platform X, specifying that the warning applies to Saudi airspace but excludes the airspace over holy cities like Mecca and Medina.

Earlier, Sari denied accusations that the Houthi group had launched any attacks towards Saudi Arabia during the day, specifically refuting claims of an assault near Medina.

On Tuesday, the Saudi-led coalition announced plans for a “special operation” in Yemen, intending to evacuate a location in the capital, Sanaa, which is under Houthi control. Coalition spokesperson Turki al-Maliki indicated that a warning would be issued soon, though he did not provide further details about the operation.

Additionally, on the same day, the coalition reported intercepting and destroying three drones north of Riyadh.

These incidents come amid escalating tensions between Houthi forces and Saudi Arabia, with both sides exchanging attacks and issuing military warnings. Yemen has been embroiled in conflict since late 2014, when the Houthi group seized control of Sanaa and significant portions of northern Yemen, forcing the internationally recognized government to relocate to Aden, where it operates with support from the Saudi-led coalition.