Yemeni army accuses Houthis of targeting Aden with ballistic missiles

Yemen’s army said Friday that the Houthi group had targeted civilians and civilian facilities with ballistic missiles in the country’s temporary capital, Aden, Anadolu reports.

Military spokesman Col. Majed Abdullah al-Nuzaili said the attack occurred Friday evening, describing it as a serious escalation that threatened the safety of residents.

He held the Houthis responsible for the consequences, accusing the group of targeting cities and vital infrastructure whenever it suffered battlefield losses.

Al-Nuzaili said the attack violated international humanitarian law and would not deter the armed forces from fulfilling their duties.

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He vowed that the army would continue protecting civilians and state institutions, pressing ahead with Operation “Dawn of Yemen” and taking measures to counter threats.

The statement provided no details on casualties, damage or the specific locations targeted.

Aden serves as the temporary capital of Yemen’s internationally recognized government, which, along with its allies, controls much of southern and eastern Yemen.

The Houthis control the capital Sanaa and much of the country’s north and west.

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