Houthis Claim Downing of Saudi F-15 Over Yemen as Frontlines Heat Up

Houthi forces released imagery claiming they shot down a Royal Saudi Air Force F-15 over Marib; Reuters says the claim is unverified and Saudi confirmation is lacking. The flare-up comes as Yemen’s conflict intensifies, with Houthis expanding missiles and drones attacks on Saudi targets and threatening Red Sea shipping, highlighting the ongoing resilience of their mobile, infrared-based air defenses.