Houthi forces claim Saudi warplane shot down over northern Yemen

BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – The Houthi forces claim their fighters shot down a Saudi warplane over the northern Yemen province of Marib tonight.

According to local activists, the Houthi forces shot down the plane with a guided missile as it was flying over the town of Al-Manin, which is located south of Marib’s provincial capital.

While this news remains unconfirmed, images have been posted by local activists that show a massive explosion over southern Marib tonight.

IF this report proves true, tonight’s attacks marks the first time a Saudi warplane has been shot down by the Houthi forces this year.