The claim
The viral video shows Saudi Arabia intercepting a Houthi drone that attempted to enter Mecca’s airspace.
Original review summary
FACTLY reports that the viral video predates the alleged Mecca incident: it was shared in September 2025 and shows an interception near the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina. The review says Saudi Arabia claimed it destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca on 15 September 2026, while the Houthis denied targeting Mecca.[S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] FACTLY original review
Original review · Retrieved October 15, 2026
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