Houthis attack Yemen presidential palace in Aden, killing five

Houthi forces fired missiles and drones at a presidential palace in Aden on 15 October 2026, killing five people and wounding 16. The al-Maashiq palace is the base of Yemen's internationally recognised government, which Saudi Arabia supports. Five ballistic missiles hit the building, according to government sources. Those killed and injured included security staff and civilian workers. Prime Minister Shaya al-Zindani and other cabinet members were inside at the time but escaped without injury. A Houthi military spokesperson said the target was a headquarters for Saudi military operations. The Houthis are a militant group backed by Iran, and they have been fighting Saudi-supported forces in Yemen for years. This was the first time they had struck the al-Maashiq palace with missiles.