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Explosions near Yemen government palace in Aden as Houthis claim responsibility
Witnesses heard at least six blasts near the palace, and Yemen's Information Ministry says the prime minister is safe.
The short version
- Witnesses reported at least six blasts on Thursday near Yemen's government palace in Aden.[Associated Press]
- Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility, according to reporting, and no independent confirmation is cited.[Associated Press]
- The Information Ministry said Prime Minister Shaya al-Zindani and government members were safe, while two security detail members were reportedly killed.[Deutsche Welle]
- Other reports citing officials say 10 people were injured, and it is unclear whether the palace itself was hit.[Deutsche Welle]
Key facts
- At least six explosions were heard near the palace used by Yemen's government in Aden on Thursday, according to witnesses.[Associated Press]
- Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for the explosions.[Associated Press]
- Yemen's Information Ministry said Prime Minister Shaya al-Zindani and government members were safe.[Deutsche Welle]
- Two members of the prime minister's security detail were reported killed.[Deutsche Welle]
- Other reports citing government officials said 10 people were injured.[Deutsche Welle]
- It is unclear whether the palace itself was hit or how much damage occurred.[Deutsche Welle]
What remains uncertain
- Responsibility for the explosions rests on the Houthis' own claim, and the reporting cites no independent confirmation.[Associated Press · Deutsche Welle]
- Casualty figures are attributed to government sources and other reports, and the extent of palace damage remains unclear.[Deutsche Welle]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- At least 6 explosions heard near Yemen government-used palace in Aden, witnesses sayAssociated Press · Wire: associated-press
- Middle East updates: Houthis target Yemen government palace in AdenDeutsche Welle
- Houthis target Yemen’s presidential palace in Aden with missilesAl Jazeera
- Houthi missile attack on Yemeni presidential palace kills two, minister saysBBC News - World
- Houthi attack on palace used by Yemen government in Aden kills fiveFrance 24
- Houthi missiles strike Saudi-led forces HQ at presidential palace in AdenThe Guardian - World
- Iran-backed Houthis strike Yemen’s Aden: What that meansAl Jazeera