What Happened
Saudi Air Force Fighter Downed By Locally Made Missile, Claims Houthi Movement
The Houthi movement in Yemen has claimed to have shot down a Royal Saudi Air Force F-15 fighter jet over Marib Governorate using a locally made surface-to-air missile. The claim, which has not been independently verified, comes amid escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, who have denied targeting the Islamic holy city of Mecca. The incident is the latest in a series of clashes between the two sides, with the Houthis allegedly using advanced missiles and drones in their operations. The claim was reported by AeroTime.