Yemen army accuses Houthis of targeting Aden with ballistic missiles

Yemen’s army accused the Houthi group of targeting civilians and civilian facilities with ballistic missiles in Aden, the country’s temporary capital, on Friday evening, according to Anadolu Agency.

Military spokesman Col. Majed Abdullah al-Nuzaili called the attack a serious escalation that threatened residents’ safety.

Al-Nuzaili held the Houthis responsible for the consequences, accusing the group of targeting cities and vital infrastructure whenever it suffers battlefield losses.

He said the attack violated international humanitarian law and would not deter the armed forces from carrying out their duties.

The spokesman said the army would continue protecting civilians and state institutions, pursue Operation “Dawn of Yemen” and take measures to counter threats.

The statement did not specify casualties, damage or the locations targeted.

Aden is the temporary capital of Yemen’s internationally recognized government, which, together with its allies, controls much of the country’s south and east. The Houthis control the capital, Sanaa, and much of Yemen’s north and west.