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2016 Aden car bombing

UNSOLVED2016Aden, Yemen3 SOURCESUPDATED JUL 2026
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On the day of the attack, a triple suicide bombing struck roadblocks guarded by forces loyal to Yemen's internationally recognized government in Aden, the largest city in southern Yemen. At least 27 people were killed in the coordinated explosions.

The attack involved two car bombs that detonated in the al-Shaab area, west of Aden, and a third device—an ambulance packed with explosives—that exploded near a checkpoint in the center of Mansoura. Mansoura had been declared the "provisional" capital of Yemen following its recapture in July 2015 by pro-government forces during their fight against Houthi rebels, a Shiite group that had taken control of large parts of the country.

Aden, at the time, was described as a city where several jihadist organizations were active. The Yemeni branch of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/ISIS) claimed responsibility for the bombings.

Key facts

Victims
On file
Date
2016
Location
Aden, Yemen
Case status
unsolved

Case timeline

  1. 2015-07

    Mansoura is recaptured by pro-government forces from Houthi rebels and declared the 'provisional' capital of Yemen.

  2. 2016-03-25

    Two car bombs explode in al-Shaab, west of Aden, and an ambulance bomb explodes near a checkpoint in central Mansoura, killing at least 27 people; the Yemeni branch of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant claims responsibility.

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Aden, Yemen

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What happened to the victim?
At least 27 people were killed when three suicide car/ambulance bombs struck security checkpoints in Aden, Yemen, in an attack claimed by the Yemeni branch of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
Where did the bombing happen?
Aden, Yemen.
What is the current status of the case?
Status: unsolved.
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Sources

  1. ENCYCLOPEDIC2016 Aden car bombingWikipedia · 2026-07-10
  2. PRESSContemporaneous coverage — The New York TimesThe New York Times · 2026-07-10
  3. PRESSContemporaneous coverage — ReutersReuters · 2026-07-10

Record history

First published
JUL 11, 2026