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Houthi Forces Claim to Have Intercepted Two Batches of Saudi F-15 Fighter Jets in Yemen

Source: Global Times
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The spokesperson for the Houthi armed forces, Yahya Saree, stated on the 16th that the Houthi air defense system intercepted two batches of Saudi F-15 fighter jets over Muhah in Taiz province, Yemen.

Yahya Saree claimed that the two batches of Saudi jets took off from the King Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushait, and the Houthi air defense system intercepted them before they could carry out any "hostile actions," forcing them to withdraw immediately. (Reporter from the Central Radio and Television Station, Zhu Yunxiang)

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Defensive Action
SALUTE Report
Size
Two batches of aircraft
Activity
Intercepted Saudi F-15 fighter jets
Location
Taiz · Yemen
Unit
Houthi Armed Forces
Time
On the 16th
Equipment
F-15 fighter jets
Summary

Houthi forces intercepted two batches of Saudi F-15 fighter jets over Muhah in Taiz province on the 16th. The jets, which had taken off from Khamis Mushait Air Base, were forced to retreat before engaging in any hostile actions.

Key Facts
  • Houthi forces intercepted two batches of Saudi F-15 fighter jets.
  • The interception occurred over the Muhah area in Taiz province.
  • The Saudi jets took off from Khamis Mushait Air Base.
  • The Houthi spokesperson claimed the jets were forced to retreat before conducting any hostile actions.
  • The event took place on the 16th.
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