Houthis Claim Ballistic Missile Strike on Aden Military Camp
Explosion heard in Aden, Yemen, with smoke rising near the airport
In Brief
- •Explosion heard in Aden, Yemen, with smoke rising near the airport
- •Houthis say they fired a ballistic missile at the Saudi‑led coalition’s Badr Camp military operation room
- •The Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree described the strike as precise and direct
- •The attack occurred in the city of Aden, controlled by the internationally recognised Yemeni government
- •Al Jazeera reported the incident from Taiz and on‑site police officials confirmed the blast
Why It Matters
The Houthi claim marks a direct attack on a Saudi‑led coalition military installation, potentially escalating the ongoing conflict in Yemen. Such strikes could disrupt coalition operations, increase regional instability, and heighten security concerns for civilian populations in Aden and surrounding areas.
Key Details
- Location
- Aden, Yemen
- Target
- Badr Camp military operation room
- Weapon
- ballistic missile
- Claimed by
- Houthis
Context & Background
The Houthi movement has been engaged in conflict with the internationally recognised Yemeni government and the Saudi‑led coalition since 2014, with periodic escalations in southern Yemen.
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