Yemen government claims presidential palace attacked by Houthi forces, resulting in 5 dead and 16 injured
According to a report from Yemen's Minister of Health Qasim on the evening of the 15th local time, the Houthi armed group launched an attack that afternoon on the Maashiq Palace in Yemen's temporary capital, Aden, resulting in 5 deaths and 16 injuries. The casualties included on-site security personnel and government staff.
Qasim pointed out that this attack once again targeted government institutions, similar to the incident in December 2020 when the Yemeni government was attacked at Aden International Airport.
Yemen's Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed stated that the government will continue to fulfill its duties and maintain contact with the public.
The Maashiq Palace is the residence of the Yemeni president in the temporary capital of Aden and serves as the office for the Yemeni government in Aden. (Reporter Zhang Yuchen from the Central Radio and Television Station)
Houthi forces attacked the Maashiq Palace in Aden on the evening of the 15th, resulting in 5 deaths and 16 injuries, including security personnel and government staff. This incident mirrors a previous attack on the Yemeni government in December 2020. The Yemeni Prime Minister affirmed the government's commitment to continue its operations and maintain contact with the public.
- Houthi forces attacked the Maashiq Palace in Aden.
- 5 people were killed and 16 injured in the attack.
- The casualties included security personnel and government staff.
- This attack is similar to a previous incident in December 2020.
- The Yemeni Prime Minister stated the government will continue its duties.