Yemen government says it will remain in Aden after Houthi attack

Summary

Yemen’s government says it will continue operating from Aden after Houthi missiles struck the presidential palace there on Thursday. The National reported Friday that Health Ministry figures put the toll at at least five security personnel killed and 16 injured; its Thursday report had cited the Information Minister saying two guards were killed. A government adviser told The National the attack would not disrupt state operations in Aden.

Timeline

1. The National

   15 Oct 2026, 15:59 UTCSource ↗

   The National reports that the Houthis attacked Aden’s presidential palace with five missiles on Thursday, with the Information Minister saying the prime minister and government members were safe and two guards were killed.

2. The National

   16 Oct 2026, 09:35 UTCSource ↗

   The National reports that a government adviser said operations would remain in Aden after the attack, and that the Health Ministry reported at least five security personnel killed and 16 injured.