Yemeni Health Minister: 5 killed and 16 injured in Houthi militia attack on 'Ma'ashiq' palace in Aden
The Yemeni Health Minister announced the death of 5 and injury of 16 in a Houthi attack on the presidential compound in Aden, while the government confirmed the continuation of its duties.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
- The government condemns the missile and drone attack on its headquarters and reaffirms its commitment to continuing its duties
Yemeni Health Minister Dr. Qasim Bihabih announced on Thursday that five people were killed and 16 others injured in a missile and drone attack carried out by the Houthi militia on the Ma’ashiq Presidential Palace, the official headquarters of the Yemeni government in the temporary capital of Aden.
In a statement published on his official Facebook account, Bihabih clarified that the victims were members of the security detail and civilian staff working at the presidential complex, describing the attack as a targeting of state institutions and their employees.
He affirmed that the Yemeni government would continue to carry out its duties and work among citizens despite the attack on its official headquarters.
Earlier on Thursday, the Yemeni government had condemned the Houthi militia’s missile and drone strike on the Ma’ashiq Presidential Palace, which resulted in casualties among security personnel and staff at the complex, reiterating its commitment to continuing its operations from Aden.
