Written by: Express Web Desk1 min readSep 16, 2026 11:59 AM ISTThis is a breaking news story, more details awaited.Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree has claimed that the group’s forces shot down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet over Yemen’s Marib Governorate using a locally manufactured surface-to-air missile. The claim comes after Saudi Arabia alleged that it had shot down a Houthi drone near mecca.The alleged Houthi attack had sparked an alarm across Saudi Arabia.The Houthis, however, denied any attack, especially targeting Islamic holy sites.According to Saree, Saudi F-15 and Typhoon fighter jets had carried out over 450 airstrikes this week. He said they took off from air bases in the Saudi cities of Khamis Mushait and Taif. He said the strikes targeted Taiz, Lahij, Al-Jawf, Hajjah, Marib, Saada, Al-Bayda and other areas, resulting in civilian casualties.He also claimed Houthi forces later confronted formations of Saudi F-15 and Typhoon aircraft over Marib as they searched for the wreckage of the downed jet, forcing them to withdraw.This is a developing story. Please refresh periodically for more updates.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on InstagramAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementAdvertisement