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  "id": 7745133,
  "title": "Yemen's Houthis say shot down Saudi fighter jet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/yemens-houthis-say-shot-down-saudi-fighter-jet-7745133",
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  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T08:47:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260916/yemens-houthis-say-shot-down-saudi-fighter-jet"
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  "account": "On Wednesday, Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed to have shot down a Saudi fighter jet, attributing the downing to a locally manufactured air-to-air missile. The Yemeni Armed Forces, with divine assistance, reportedly downed a Saudi F-15 fighter jet while it was engaged in hostile operations in Marib province's airspace, according to Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree who posted the information on social media. Saree accused Saudi Arabia of conducting 450 strikes. He also dismissed Saudi claims that the Houthis had targeted the holy city of Mecca during the week, stating that the group's operations focus on Yemen's oil facilities and military bases, which are distant from sacred sites. The Houthi rebels have been involved in renewed fighting with Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces since the civil war escalated in July. Additionally, the group has declared a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia and has been targeting its ships in the Red Sea. Recently, the Houthis carried out a swift offensive last week, resulting in the seizure of control over portions of the country.",
  "summary": "SANAA — Yemen's Houthis on Wednesday said they shot down a Saudi fighter jet, claiming a locally made munition was used to target the warplane. \"The Yemeni Armed Forces, with Allah's aid and grace, succeeded in shooting down a Saudi F15 fighter jet while it was carrying out hostile operations in support of its military mobilisations in the airspace of Marib province,\" Houthi military spokesman…",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/why-yemens-houthis-have-only-grown-stronger-through-years-of-war",
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        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Yemen’s Houthis claim Saudi F-15 fighter jet downed in Marib",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/yemens-houthis-claim-saudi-f-15-fighter-jet-downed-in-marib",
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        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "Yemen's Houthis Claim They Shot Down Saudi F15 Fighter Jet",
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        "title": "Yemen's Houthis say shot down Saudi fighter jet",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/yemens-houthis-say-shot-down-saudi-fighter-jet-7739969",
        "published": "2026-09-16T08:00:04.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Yemen's Houthis say shot down Saudi fighter jet",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/yemens-houthis-say-shot-down-saudi-fighter-jet",
        "published": "2026-09-16T08:12:03.000Z"
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        "outlet": "BBC World",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone south of Mecca",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/saudi-arabia-says-it-shot-down-houthi-drone-south-of-mecca",
        "published": "2026-09-16T08:36:17.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "NPR",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a 'red line' as Houthis deny they did it",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/saudi-arabia-calls-an-attempted-mecca-attack-a-red-line-as-houthis",
        "published": "2026-09-16T09:04:27.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Houthis respond to Saudi claims: ‘No threat to Mecca’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/houthis-respond-to-saudi-claims-no-threat-to-mecca",
        "published": "2026-09-16T09:38:05.000Z"
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