Houthis target civilians in Aden with ballistic missiles, Yemeni army says

AL-MUKALLA: Houthi forces launched ballistic missiles targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure in Yemen’s interim capital Aden on Friday, Yemeni military spokesperson said.

Majed Al-Nuzaili described the attack as a “serious escalation” that threatened the safety of residents and held the Iran-backed militia responsible for its consequences.

He accused the Houthis of repeatedly targeting civilian areas and vital infrastructure in response to battlefield losses, describing such attacks as violations of international humanitarian law.

The spokesperson said the latest strike demonstrated that the militia posed a threat to civilians across Yemen, regardless of their location.

He reaffirmed that government forces would continue Operation “Dawn of Yemen” and take necessary measures to counter Houthi attacks while protecting civilians and state institutions in accordance with international humanitarian law.