The Houthis claim they shot down a Saudi drone over Taiz, using an "appropriate weapon" to bring down a Turkish-made Bayraktar Akinci armed reconnaissance drone. This incident underscores ongoing tensions in Yemen's conflict.
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Houthis say Saudi drone shot down over Taiz
8 October 2026 04:31 BST
Yemen’s Houthis said they downed a Saudi drone while it was carrying out what they described as "hostile missions" over Taiz.
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the drone was, a Turkish-made Bayraktar Akinci armed reconnaissance drone, was brought down using an "appropriate weapon".
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