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Houthi strike on Aden government palace
First reported Oct 15, 12:50 PM ET · Latest Oct 15, 1:44 PM ET · Explainer updated Oct 15, 6:01 PM ET
Where things stand
The Houthi rebels launched an attack on the interim seat of Yemen's internationally recognized government in Aden, according to Deutsche Welle. Al Jazeera earlier reported that the attack killed at least five people and that the Saudi‑led coalition accused the Houthis of obtaining missile parts from regional states.
What changed
The latest Deutsche Welle report adds that the Houthis said they were targeting Saudi military assets and notes that vessels are again under fire near the Strait of Hormuz, whereas the earlier Al Jazeera story focused on casualty figures and the missile‑part accusation.
Background
Yemen’s internationally recognized government operates from a palace in Aden, which the Houthis consider a Saudi‑backed target. The Saudi‑led coalition supports the Yemeni government and has accused the Houthis of receiving missile components from other regional actors.
What we don’t know yet
It is unclear how many casualties resulted from the latest strike and which regional states, if any, are supplying missile parts to the Houthis. Details of the vessel attacks near the Strait of Hormuz also remain unspecified.
Timeline of reporting
- Middle East updates: Houthis target Yemen government palace in Aden — Deutsche Welle
Houthi rebels say they targeted Saudi military assets in a rare attack on the interim seat of Yemen's internationally recognized government. Meanwhile, vessels are again under fire near the Strait of Hormuz. More on DW.
- At least 5 killed in Houthi attack on Yemen’s presidential palace in Aden — Al Jazeera
Saudi-led coalition accuses Houthis of obtaining missile parts from regional states.
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