Houthis claim ballistic missile strike on Aden military installation

Residents in Aden reported hearing loud blasts and observing smoke billowing from an area close to the city's airport, following the Houthi assertion that they had launched a ballistic missile at a military facility in the contested city.

The Houthis, who control much of northern Yemen including the capital Sanaa, have conducted numerous drone and missile attacks across the country in recent years. The group, designated as a terrorist organization by several Western nations, has intensified its military operations targeting government and military positions in areas outside their control.

Aden, located on Yemen's southern coast, serves as a key strategic location and has been contested between various factions throughout Yemen's ongoing conflict. The city has experienced multiple attacks and remains a focal point of regional tensions as different armed groups vie for influence.

The attack underscores the continuing volatility in southern Yemen despite international efforts to broker peace in the country. The conflict, which has persisted for years, has displaced millions and created a severe humanitarian crisis across the Arabian Peninsula nation.