The attack was the third on Aden in a week, following previous strikes on the airport and presidential palace, the latter of which the Houthis claimed. In southwestern Yemen, the Saudi-led coalition reported heavy fighting with Houthi forces in Kahboub, describing the situation as very dangerous and noting intensive air cover. Separately, coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki said five drones launched towards Saudi Arabia were intercepted, including in the Eastern region and Medina. The Houthis denied targeting the kingdom, with Saree stating no deep operations were conducted in Saudi territory. The escalation follows the Houthis seizing strategic territory along the Red Sea coast last month, prompting a government counteroffensive named Operation Dawn of Yemen.
Houthis say missile struck Aden military camp
Blast heard near airport as Yemen conflict escalates
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A powerful explosion was heard in Aden, southern Yemen, on Wednesday, as Houthi rebels claimed a ballistic missile attack on a military camp used by the Saudi-led coalition. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree said the strike targeted the Badr camp in the city, the seat of Yemen’s internationally recognised government, and described it as precise and direct. No immediate comment was available from the Yemeni government or the coalition.
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Analysis
Why This Matters
- The attack heightens tensions in Yemen, risking further regional instability and civilian harm.
- It challenges the resilience of the internationally recognised government based in Aden.
- Direct threats to Saudi Arabia draw in broader Middle Eastern dynamics and could provoke a stronger coalition response.
Background
The Yemen conflict began in 2014 when Houthi rebels seized the capital Sanaa. A Saudi-led coalition intervened in 2015 to back the internationally recognised government. A 2022 ceasefire collapsed earlier this year, leading to renewed hostilities. The Houthis control large parts of northern Yemen, while the government operates from Aden.
Key Perspectives
Houthis: Claim to target coalition operations in retaliation for Saudi-led actions, presenting their strikes as precise and justified. Saudi-led coalition: Engaged in counteroffensive to repel Houthi advances, intercepting drones and fighting in Kahboub to protect coalition and government positions. Yemeni government: Relies on coalition support but faces persistent Houthi attacks on its seat of power in Aden, straining its authority.
What to Watch
- Whether the Houthis escalate further attacks on Aden or Saudi territory.
- The coalition’s progress in the Kahboub front and Operation Dawn of Yemen.
- Potential humanitarian impact on civilians amid intensified fighting.
Sources
- Blast heard in Yemen’s Aden as Houthis claim attack on military camp · Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
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- SupportedHouthis say a missile struck a military camp in Aden.Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera: “Yemen’s Houthi rebels say they launched a ballistic missile attack on a military camp in the city.”
- Partly supportedThe blast was heard near Aden’s airport.Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera: “A powerful explosion has been heard in Aden in southern Yemen, an Al Jazeera journalist and police official said... A police official said on Wednesday that smoke was rising near the international airport in Aden”
- SupportedA powerful explosion was heard in Aden on Wednesday as Houthis claimed a ballistic missile attack on a coalition-used military camp.Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera: “A powerful explosion has been heard in Aden in southern Yemen... A police official said on Wednesday... Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree said in a statement that the attack targeted a military camp used by the Saudi-led coalition”
- Partly supportedSaree said the strike targeted the Badr camp, and described it as precise and direct.Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera: ““Our armed forces were able to target the Saudi enemy’s operations room in the Badr camp in Aden with a ballistic missile,” Saree said in a statement, adding that “the strike was precise and direct”.”
- SupportedAden is the seat of Yemen’s internationally recognised government.Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera: “A police official said on Wednesday that smoke was rising near the international airport in Aden, the seat of power of Yemen’s internationally recognised government.”
- SupportedThere was no immediate comment from the Yemeni government or the Saudi-led coalition.Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera: “There was no immediate comment on the claim from the Yemeni government or the Saudi-led coalition.”
- SupportedThe attack was the third on Aden in a week, after strikes on the airport and presidential palace, with the Houthis claiming the palace attack.Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera: “The attack was the third on Aden in a week. On Friday, two missiles landed within the perimeter of the city’s airport. The Houthis, an armed group also known as Ansar Allah (Supporters of God) claimed the attack. A day earlier, the Houthis launched a deadly missile attack on the presidential palace in Aden”
- SupportedThe coalition reported heavy fighting with Houthi forces in Kahboub, called the situation very dangerous and noted intensive air cover.Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera: “the Saudi-led coalition said its forces were engaged in heavy fighting with the Houthis in Kahboub in southwestern Yemen. A coalition spokesperson said that they were trying to repel a large-scale attack and were experiencing intense Houthi bombardment, describing the situation as “very dangerous” Clashes are ongoing under “intensive air cover””
- SupportedThe coalition said five drones launched towards Saudi Arabia were intercepted, including in the Eastern region and Medina.Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera: “the Saudi-led coalition said it had intercepted five drones launched towards the kingdom, including in the Medina region... the interceptions took place in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern region as well as Medina.”
- SupportedThe Houthis denied targeting Saudi Arabia, with Saree saying they had not carried out deep operations in Saudi territory.Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera: “The Houthis denied having targeted the kingdom, with Saree saying their forces had not carried out any “deep” operations in Saudi territory.”
- SupportedThe Houthis seized strategic territory along the Red Sea coast last month, and government forces responded with a counteroffensive and Operation Dawn of Yemen.Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera: “Fighting in Yemen escalated sharply last month when the Houthis seized strategic territory along the Red Sea coast. Government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, have been responding with a counteroffensive and started Operation Dawn of Yemen”