Yemen's Houthi forces claim to have shot down a Saudi Apache attack helicopter
Xinhua News Agency, Kuwait City, October 17 (Reporter Yin Zhao) - Sana'a reports: The Houthi armed group announced on the 17th that it shot down a Saudi Arabian Apache attack helicopter over the border area that day.
Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree stated on social media that the helicopter was conducting hostile operations against Houthi positions near Najran, Saudi Arabia.
Saree did not disclose the status of the helicopter crew or the exact location of the incident. The Saudi side has not yet responded to this.
Also on the 17th, Abdul-Murtada, an official responsible for prisoner affairs within the Houthi armed group, announced at a press conference in Sana'a that, according to an order issued by the group's leadership, 159 government military prisoners captured in recent battles were released that day.
Houthi forces shot down a Saudi Apache helicopter over Najran, Saudi Arabia, on October 17. The helicopter was reportedly conducting hostile operations against Houthi positions. Additionally, on the same day, Houthi officials announced the release of 159 government soldiers captured during recent fighting.
- Houthi forces shot down a Saudi Apache helicopter on October 17.
- The helicopter was conducting hostile actions near Najran, Saudi Arabia.
- 159 government soldiers were released by Houthi forces on the same day.