Houthi media releases video claiming downing of Saudi AH-6i helicopter
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- Yemeni forces attributed the crash to a direct missile strike
- The Saudi-led coalition stated the aircraft crashed inside Saudi territory due to a technical malfunction.
Houthi media released video footage on Sunday depicting what it reported as the targeting and downing of a Saudi AH-6i attack helicopter off the coast of Najran.
Prior to releasing the visual report, Houthi media issued an advance notice scheduling the broadcast for 11:30 AM.
The released video shows an anti-aircraft projectile targeting an AH-6i light attack helicopter, which Houthis claimed was conducting military operations near the border region.
Official spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition, Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Malki, stated that the Saudi National Guard reconnaissance helicopter crashed inside Saudi territory in Najran province as a result of a technical malfunction.
Coalition authorities confirmed that both officers aboard the aircraft were killed in the crash.
