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UPDATED Oct 16, 2026 at 5:06 AM ET
Oct 14, 2026 at 7:10 PM ET
Houthis claim missile hit Saudi fighter jet
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The Houthis claimed they hit a Saudi Eurofighter Typhoon with a missile over Saada and released footage they said showed the incident. Saudi officials have not confirmed that the aircraft was hit.
WHO: The Houthis
WHAT: The Houthis claimed a missile struck a Saudi Eurofighter Typhoon over Saada.
WHEN: Reported Oct 16, 2026 at 3:42 AM ET
WHERE: Saada, Yemen
WHY: The reason for the claimed strike was not reported.
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