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Houthis claim missile strike on Aden airport a day after palace attack

Two Houthi missiles hit Aden International Airport on Friday, a day after a Houthi strike on the al-Maashiq palace in Aden killed at least two people.

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Two missiles struck Aden International Airport in Yemen on Friday, and the Houthis claimed responsibility, France 24 reports. Al Jazeera reports the Yemeni government said the Houthis fired the missiles.

The Houthis said they targeted a weapons depot and a military command headquarters, according to France 24. It also cites the Aden Security Department, which said a Yemenia Airways flight to Cairo was getting ready to depart when the missiles hit. The reports do not give casualty figures for the airport.

Al Jazeera reports the attack came as government forces claimed gains in Marib. The forces say they killed or disabled 430 Houthi fighters in 24 hours. That figure is a government claim and has not been independently confirmed in these reports.

On Thursday, Houthi missiles hit the al-Maashiq presidential palace in Aden, which the internationally recognized government uses. Yemen's information minister said two people died and the prime minister and other ministers were unhurt, according to BBC News and The New York Times.

Other tolls were higher. France 24 cited an official who said at least five were killed and 16 wounded. The Guardian reported that government military sources told AFP at least four were killed and 10 wounded. An official told the Associated Press at least two were killed.

The Houthis said they targeted Saudi military assets, according to Deutsche Welle. Al Jazeera reports the Saudi-led coalition accuses the Houthis of obtaining missile parts from regional states. The New York Times notes Saudi Arabia has said Iran is fueling the conflict.

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  1. Al JazeeraHouthis target Yemen’s presidential palace in Aden with missilesThu, Oct 15, 12:50 PM EDT
  2. BBC NewsHouthi missile attack on Yemeni presidential palace kills two, minister saysThu, Oct 15, 1:18 PM EDT
  3. The New York TimesYemen Says Prime Minister Unhurt After Iran-Backed Houthis Strike PalaceThu, Oct 15, 1:23 PM EDT
  4. Deutsche WelleHouthis target Yemen government palace in AdenThu, Oct 15, 1:43 PM EDT
  5. Deutsche WelleMiddle East updates: Houthis target Yemen government palace in AdenThu, Oct 15, 1:44 PM EDT
  6. France 24Houthi attack on palace used by Yemen government in Aden kills fiveThu, Oct 15, 3:57 PM EDT
  7. The GuardianHouthi missiles strike Saudi-led coalition forces HQ at presidential palace in AdenThu, Oct 15, 4:00 PM EDT
  8. Al JazeeraYemen’s government says Houthis fired two missiles at Aden airportFri, Oct 16, 5:56 PM EDT
  9. France 24Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for fresh missile strike on Aden airportSat, Oct 17, 2:00 AM EDT
  10. Al JazeeraCan Yemen’s government forces sustain their offensive against the Houthis?Sat, Oct 17, 2:41 AM EDT
  11. Al JazeeraIran-backed Houthis strike Yemen’s Aden: What that meansSat, Oct 17, 5:16 AM EDT

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Earlier versions (1)
  1. Thu, Oct 15, 8:01 PM EDT, 6 outlets: Houthi missile attack on Aden palace kills at least two; toll reports vary