Five Killed in Houthi Missile Strike on Yemen's Maashiq Palace
Houthi missiles struck Maashiq Palace in Aden, Yemen. The attack killed five people.
The palace is Yemen's government headquarters and presidential palace. Saudi Arabia backs this government.
It is recognized internationally. Yemen's prime minister and other ministers were reported unhurt.
ABC News reported this on October 16. It said the attack was the first strike on the palace. The strike is part of the current Houthi-Saudi conflict.
Klear Note — Ballistic missiles are rockets that travel through the air toward a target.
Key Terms 2
- Houthi An armed group in a war with Saudi Arabia and Yemen's government
- Aden A port city in southern Yemen