in apparent retaliation for the fall of the al-sawlaban base, at least one warplane reportedly controlled by the houthis attacked hadi's presidential palace later on 19 march in the al-maasheeq district of aden, firing missiles. anti-aircraft guns responded, and smoke was seen rising from the compound. a second pass by the aircraft was thwarted by anti-aircraft fire. hadi was reportedly in a different location at the time of the attack, and no damage was reported, according to a presidential aide.