World · Middle East · 6 hrs ago
Houthi missile attacks reported in Yemen’s Aden
Yemen’s army says Houthi missiles struck Aden’s airport and presidential palace, key sites in the country’s temporary capital.
The Houthis have claimed attacks on several locations in Aden, including the airport, port and military camps.
The strikes have disrupted flights and daily life, with some residents limiting their movements and preparing to leave.
Aden had been relatively calm for years, even as fighting continued elsewhere in Yemen.
Renewed fighting has raised fears Aden could be drawn into the war, after Houthi advances and a government counteroffensive elsewhere in the country.
One resident said he had stored basic food and prepared a car and fuel so his family could flee to other parts of Yemen if conditions worsen.
Yemen’s internationally recognized armed forces said Houthi missiles targeted Aden International Airport and Al-Maashiq presidential palace.
Colonel Majed Al-Nuzaili, the forces’ spokesperson, said the missiles were ballistic.
The reported attacks add to a wave of Houthi missile and drone attacks in Aden this month.
Residents have described anxiety and preparations to leave if security worsens.
Al Jazeera reported that attacks have repeatedly disrupted air travel at Aden’s airport.
- Who
- Yemen’s Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah, was accused of carrying out the attacks.
- What
- Yemen’s armed forces spokesperson said ballistic missiles targeted Aden International Airport and Al-Maashiq presidential palace.
- When
- October 30, 2026; Al Jazeera also reported repeated attacks over the preceding month.
- Where
- Aden, Yemen’s temporary capital.
- Why
- The sources do not state the Houthis’ reason for these reported strikes.
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The Houthis launched a major offensive to seize government-held areas in western Yemen.
The Houthis seized districts in Hodeidah and Taiz provinces, including the port city of Mocha.
Government forces launched a counteroffensive that made limited gains along the Red Sea coast.
Yemen’s armed forces spokesperson said Houthi missiles targeted Aden’s airport and presidential palace.
- Airport
- Aden International Airport
- Palace
- Al-Maashiq presidential palace
- Spokesperson
- Colonel Majed Al-Nuzaili
- Reported weapons
- Ballistic missiles
- City
- Aden, Yemen’s temporary capital
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What people are saying
The Houthi terrorist group is attacking Aden Airport and Al-Maashiq Palace with ballistic missiles.
The attacks on airports highlight the contradiction between statements about lifting the blockade and its actual enforcement against the Yemeni people.
We’ve mapped out an exit route from the city. I’ve prepared my car, checked it over, and set aside an emergency supply of fuel. I’m ready to pack up my family and head out at a moment’s notice.
Prices in Taiz have already doubled, and the same could easily happen in Aden. If the [Aden] port were to be struck, prices would skyrocket.