Verified video shows wreck of Saudi warplane shot down over Yemen
Summary
BBC Verify confirmed videos show the wreckage of a Saudi F-15 fighter jet shot down by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi group in western Yemen. The Houthis said they used a locally made missile to hit the jet during operations near Marib, a key conflict area.Key Facts
- The Saudi F-15 fighter jet was downed over the Marib region in western Yemen.
- The Houthis claim they used a surface-to-air missile made locally to shoot down the jet.
- BBC Verify used satellite images to confirm the crash site about 40 km west of Marib.
- The wreckage shows the jet’s tail fin with Saudi markings and a serial number linking it to the Royal Saudi Air Force.
- The conflict between the Saudi-led coalition and Houthis has intensified recently, with Houthis taking control of important areas near international shipping routes.
- Satellite images also show damage to Saudi King Khalid Air Base, which the Houthis say was hit by missiles and drones.
- Analysts say this shows the Houthis' growing military skills and support from Iran.
- The Saudi Ministry of Defence has been contacted for comment but did not respond in the article.
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