Houthi group releases video claiming to down Saudi fighter jet in Marib

Houthi forces released a video on Sunday that they say shows a Saudi Arabian Air Force fighter jet being shot down over the Marib governorate in Yemen. The footage, posted on the group’s official channels, depicts an aircraft descending rapidly before crashing, accompanied by a caption asserting that the jet was downed by Houthi‑launched missiles during a recent air raid on the region. The claim follows a series of aerial engagements in the ongoing Yemeni civil war, in which the Saudi‑led coalition has intensified strikes against Houthi‑controlled territories.

The Saudi coalition has not confirmed the loss, and independent analysts have yet to verify the authenticity of the video or identify the aircraft model involved. The incident occurs amid heightened hostilities in Marib, a strategic oil‑rich province that has been a focal point of fighting between the coalition and Houthi forces since early 2024. Both sides have exchanged accusations of targeting civilian infrastructure, and the alleged shoot‑down adds to the escalating air campaign that has raised concerns among regional observers about further destabilization.