The attack targeted the al-Maashiq Palace complex in Aden, the seat of Yemen’s internationally recognized government. Yemeni officials said missiles and drones were used, killing five people and wounding 16. The casualties included guards and civilian employees.

Government officials said the prime minister and cabinet members were safe. The Houthi military spokesperson said the group had attacked what he described as a Saudi military operations headquarters in Aden. The attack was described in the news report as the first on al-Maashiq Palace in the current phase of the conflict.