Saudi helicopter crashes near Yemen border; coalition blames malfunction, Houthis claim shootdown
A Saudi AH-6i reconnaissance helicopter crashed near the Yemen border, killing two pilots. The Saudi-led coalition stated a technical malfunction caused the crash, while the Houthis claimed they shot it down.
Background
Saudi Arabia leads a coalition supporting Yemen's internationally recognized government against the Houthi movement, which controls much of northern Yemen. This conflict, ongoing since 2014, has resulted in a severe humanitarian crisis and regional instability, with frequent cross-border attacks.
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Yemen Conflict: Saudi-led Airstrikes and Houthi Claims
First report 2h agoLast update 1h agoSaudi-led forces are conducting airstrikes to counter Houthi advances and lift sieges.
The Houthis claim responsibility for shooting down a Saudi helicopter, though the coalition attributes the loss to a technical malfunction.
Saudi helicopter crashes near Yemen border; coalition blames malfunction, Houthis claim shootdown
First report 7h agoLast update 1h agoThe Saudi-led coalition attributes the helicopter crash to a technical malfunction.
The Houthis claim responsibility for shooting down the Saudi helicopter.
Saudi-led Coalition Helicopter Crash Near Yemen Border
First report 2h agoLast update 1h agoThe Saudi-led coalition states the helicopter crash was due to a technical malfunction.
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