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Houthi Group Shows Wreckage of Saudi F-15 Fighter Jet Shot Down Over Yemen
A Houthi group released verified video showing the wreckage of a Saudi F-15 fighter jet, which they claim to have shot down over Yemen. The incident occurred on September 17, 2026, and has intensified tensions between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi rebels. The video was confirmed by BBC Verify.
The Houthi group provided footage of the wreckage of an F-15 fighter jet, which they assert was downed by their forces. The location of the incident was confirmed by BBC Verify, aligning with reports from multiple outlets. The video was released on September 17, 2026, and has been widely circulated. The Saudi Arabian government has not yet officially commented on the incident, though it has previously denied involvement in such attacks. The Houthi group has consistently claimed responsibility for attacks on Saudi military assets in Yemen.
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PublicBritish Broadcasting CorporationSep 17, 05:47 PM
Verified video shows wreck of Saudi warplane shot down over YemenBBC Verify tracks down the location of a Houthi video showing the wreckage of an F-15 they claim to have shot down.
PublicBritish Broadcasting CorporationSep 17, 05:47 PM
Verified video shows wreckage of Saudi fighter jet shot down over YemenBBC Verify tracks down the location of a Houthi video showing the wreckage of an F-15 they claim to have shot down.
PublicBBC WorldSep 17, 05:47 PM
Verified video shows wreckage of Saudi fighter jet shot down over YemenBBC Verify tracks down the location of a Houthi video showing the wreckage of an F-15 they claim to have shot down.