2019 Aden Missile Strike
| 2019 Aden Missile Attack | |
|---|---|
| Part of Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) | |
| Location | Yemen 12°48′00″N 45°02′00″E / 12.8°N 45.033333°E ⧼validator-fatal-error⧽ |
| Target |  Republic of Yemen Armed Forces Southern Movement |
| Date | 1 August 2019 |
| Executed by |  Houthis |
| Casualties | 51 killed 56 injured |
A ballistic missile attack occurred during a military parade in the Southern Yemeni capital Aden on 1 August 2019. The attack targeted military personnel and nearby civilians killing a total of 51 people and injuring 56. Houthi movement which is at a war with the Hadi-led government and the Southern Movement has claimed responsibility for the attack.[1]
Casualties[edit]
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement launched missile and drone attacks on a military parade in Aden.[2] 40 people were killed in the missile attack during the military parade at al-Galaa camp in Breiqa neighborhood of Aden. 11 people were killed earlier in the day by coordinated suicide bombings at a police station. The al-Galaa camp which was hit by a missile housed forces loyal to United Arab Emirates as well as the Saudi led coalition.[3] Brigadier General Muneer al-Yafee belonging to UAE led forces was also killed in the attack.[4]
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