Yemen’s Houthis claim Saudi F-15 fighter jet downed in Marib

Yemen's Houthis claim to have downed a Saudi F-15 fighter jet over the Marib governorate using a locally manufactured surface-to-air missile, according to Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree. The jet was allegedly conducting hostile operations in support of a military buildup in the area.

The incident is part of ongoing conflict in Yemen, with the Houthis also denying allegations that they targeted Mecca with a drone. The Saudi-led coalition claims it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone launched towards the holy city, which was described as a "heinous" attack by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

The Houthis also claim that Saudi F-15 and Typhoon fighter jets carried out over 450 airstrikes this week, targeting various areas in Yemen, including Marib, and resulting in civilian casualties. The Houthis say they repelled formations of Saudi aircraft searching for the wreckage of the downed jet, forcing them to withdraw.

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