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Saudi-led coalition intercepts third drone as Houthis claim downing aircraft

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In short

Defensive units in the Eastern Region successfully brought down a third uncrewed platform inside a single three-hour window. Coalition spokesman Colonel Turki al-Malki also confirmed the interception of two incoming ballistic missiles launched toward the capital city of Riyadh. Across the border, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree reported that their defenses shot down an armed Saudi reconnaissance aircraft in the airspace above al-Jawf. This loss marks the fifth aircraft the Houthi group claims to have neutralized since the current escalation started.

Key points

  • The interception of ballistic missiles indicates that critical infrastructure in Riyadh r…: The interception of ballistic missiles indicates that critical infrastructure in Riyadh remains a priority target.
  • Rapid-succession drone incursions over the Eastern Region demonstrate an intense operatio…: Rapid-succession drone incursions over the Eastern Region demonstrate an intense operational pace by attacking forces.
  • Houthi claims of five downed reconnaissance aircraft highlight ongoing vulnerability for…: Houthi claims of five downed reconnaissance aircraft highlight ongoing vulnerability for surveillance operations over Yemeni airspace.

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Saudi-led coalition intercepts third drone as Houthis claim downing aircraft

15 November 2026 03:20 GMT

Saudi-led coalition forces have shot down yet another Houthi drone in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Region, according to Colonel Turki al-Malki, spokesman for the coalition.

It’s the third drone the coalition says it has shot down over the region in the last three hours, along with two ballistic missiles that were headed for Riyadh.

Meanwhile, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said on X that they have shot down a Saudi Arabian armed reconnaissance aircraft in the airspace of al-Jawf.

Saree said this is the fifth aircraft the Houthis have shot down since the escalation began.

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