Yemen's Houthi movement says it has shot down a Saudi drone over northern Yemen, releasing video that it claims shows the wreckage of the unmanned aircraft. The claim comes as fighting between the Houthis and Saudi-backed forces continues to intensify.
Footage broadcast by Houthi media shows what appears to be the damaged drone lying on the ground, surrounded by armed fighters. The Houthis say the aircraft was brought down during operations over northern Yemen. However, the claim has not been independently verified, and Saudi authorities have not immediately commented on the incident.
The reported shootdown comes amid a renewed exchange of strikes between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia, with both sides accusing each other of escalating the conflict.
In recent weeks, the Houthis have announced attacks targeting Saudi military positions, oil infrastructure, and shipping routes, while Saudi-backed forces have continued air operations against Houthi-controlled areas.
The conflict in Yemen has increasingly become part of broader regional tensions, with concerns growing that continued military exchanges could further threaten security in the Red Sea and surrounding waterways.
International organizations continue to call for restraint and renewed diplomatic efforts, warning that further escalation could worsen the humanitarian situation and increase risks to regional stability.
As investigations continue, the reported drone incident highlights the growing use of unmanned systems in the conflict and the continuing volatility across Yemen.
