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Houthis claim Saudi F-15 shootdown over Yemen as Mecca drone tensions escalate

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Yemen’s Houthi movement said Sept. 16, 2026, that it shot down a Royal Saudi Air Force F-15 over Marib Governorate, while Saudi authorities had not commented. The claim comes as tensions escalate over a separate dispute involving a drone near Mecca, though the shootdown remained unverified.

Discovered 2026-09-16T02:06:33.716298-07:00 | 2026-09-16T02:06:33.716298-07:00

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  • The reported loss, if confirmed, would represent a significant development in the conflict involving Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, with direct implications for regional airpower and military risk.
  • Saudi Arabia had not publicly addressed the claim at publication, leaving the status of the F-15 and the circumstances of the alleged shootdown unresolved.
  • The incident is unfolding alongside an escalating dispute over a drone near Mecca, linking air-defense and broader geopolitical tensions in the region.

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