Houthi forces say they have shot down a Saudi reconnaissance drone over northwestern Yemen. The claim is attributed to the group’s military spokesman, Yahya Saree, who says the drone was a Turkish-made armed reconnaissance aircraft operating during what the Houthis describe as hostile operations. The incident is reported to have occurred on Sunday, with the Houthis presenting the downing as a military success.
The announcement comes a day after the Houthis said they carried out an attack on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia. While both outlets report the Houthi claim, neither provides confirmation from Saudi authorities or independent verification of the drone’s downing or the aircraft’s specifications beyond the Houthis’ description.
Saudi Arabia and the Houthis continue to trade competing statements regarding drone and weapons activity across the region. As of the reports, details such as the exact location of the incident, the time of day, and whether any crew or equipment was recovered are not provided in the available accounts.
