Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:24am on 16 Oct 2026,Friday International
A Houthi attack targeting Yemen’s Al-Maashiq Presidential Palace in the southern city of Aden killed five people and injured 16 others on October 15, 2026, according to Yemeni Health Minister Qasim Mohammed Buhaibeh. The casualties included security personnel and civilian employees. Yemen’s government said the assault involved missiles and drones, while Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed responsibility, stating that the target was a Saudi military operations headquarters. Prime Minister and cabinet members remained safe. The attack highlights escalating hostilities between Houthi rebels and Saudi-backed government forces, raising concerns about regional stability and Yemen’s worsening humanitarian crisis.
