At least 6 explosions strike near Yemen government buildings in Aden, witnesses say

Aden: At least six explosions struck Thursday near the palace used by Yemen's internationally recognised government in the port city of Aden, witnesses said.

The explosions caused panic among residents who fled the area. A security official said at least two of the explosions were on top of the hill near the Maashiq palace, and two others were heard below near the security gate leading up.

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Media linked to the Iran-backed Houthi rebels quoted a military official as saying that the rebels had targeted an operation room and a weapons warehouse in the governmental palace. The unnamed official speaking to the Houthi-linked SABA news agency claimed the operation room was managed by Saudi officers, but provided no evidence.

It was rare to have explosions so close to the palace that houses the internationally-recognized government.

Many leaders in the government are living in exile and those in Aden were safe, a government official said. Both officials were speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media.