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Mystery missile in Yemen: Did Saudi Arabia use China-made DF-15A?

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What happened

Debris believed to be a Chinese-made DF-15A ballistic missile booster was found in Yemen.

Open-source analysts identified the component and attributed it to Saudi Arabia's military.

Key facts

  • Debris believed to be a Chinese-made DF-15A ballistic missile booster was found in Yemen.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 03:58:58 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Houthis say Saudi Arabia hits Yemen with 54 strikes after attack on bases

  2. Houthi attack in southern Saudi Arabia wounds 13: Riyadh-led coalition

  3. Middle East live: Houthi attacks wound 13 civilians in southern Saudi Arabia

  4. Mystery missile in Yemen: Did Saudi Arabia use China-made DF-15A?

  5. Oil extends gains following Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia

  6. West Asia war LIVE: Saudi Arabia warns it will react 'firmly' to Houthi attacks

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