Houthi forces attacked the presidential palace in Aden, Yemen, resulting in casualties.

What it means

Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched a missile or drone attack on the presidential palace complex in Aden, the temporary capital of Yemen's internationally recognized government. The strike killed at least two security guards and wounded several others, though the prime minister was unharmed. This is part of an escalation in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemeni government targets.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim is well-supported by multiple reputable news outlets (Reuters, BBC, CNN, Al-Monitor) citing Yemeni government officials and security sources. While the exact death toll varies slightly between reports (two guards killed per some, five total per others), the core event is confirmed and solid.

How new

Genuinely new: the attack occurred on October 15, 2026, and was reported the same day.

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• TASS (English) — first to publish