# Saudi Arabia says it downed Houthi drone headed for Mecca

https://mins.news/en/video/61000

- CNA, 2026-09-16 13:11 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTt1OYLImqA

> A Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted a drone heading toward Mecca and warns the Houthis could face “necessary” and “deterrent” measures. The rebels call the allegation a propaganda “set-up,” while claiming they shot down a Saudi F-15 over Yemen’s Marib province and saying Saudi forces carried out more than 450 air strikes in Yemen over the past week.

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