Houthi militias target civilians in Aden with ballistic missiles.

Houthi Militias Target Civilians in Aden with Ballistic Missiles

Houthi militias, backed by the Iranian regime, targeted the temporary capital of Aden with ballistic missiles on Friday. This act of terrorism aims at civilians and civilian infrastructure.

Official Statement from Armed Forces

Colonel Majid Al-Nazili, the official spokesperson for the armed forces, stated, “The Houthi terrorist militia launched ballistic missiles at the temporary capital of Aden this evening. This act of terrorism targets civilians and civilian facilities, threatening the safety and security of residents. The militia bears full responsibility for the serious escalation and its consequences.”

Pattern of Attacks

Colonel Al-Nazili added that this attack occurs whenever the militia suffers losses on the battlefield. He noted that, as usual, they resort to directing their terrorism towards civilians, cities, and vital facilities. This behavior represents a blatant violation of international humanitarian law and its customary rules. It demonstrates that the militia’s terrorism targets all Yemenis, regardless of their location within Yemen, and reveals the falsehood of their misleading claims and slogans.

Commitment to Protecting Citizens

The official spokesperson emphasized that the armed forces will continue to fulfill their duties in protecting citizens and state institutions. They will persist in the “Dawn of Yemen” operation and take necessary operational measures to address sources of threat in accordance with international humanitarian law and rules of engagement. He asserted that these attacks will not achieve their objectives and will not deter the armed forces from their national duties. Any aggression against the Yemeni people and their security will have consequences.

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