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Yemen: Fact-checking videos claiming to show Houthi rebel attacks

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What happened

A video claiming to show Houthi rebels ambushing Saudi-backed mercenaries has racked up major views on X.

But the FRANCE 24 Observers found it is actually footage of 2024 Houthi military drills.

Key facts

  • But the FRANCE 24 Observers found it is actually footage of 2024 Houthi military drills.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:10:30 UTC.

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  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
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  • Any follow-up decision, vote or deadline tied to the event

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

  1. Trump seeks halt to energy attacks by both Russia, Ukraine

  2. Djibouti humanitarian situation worsens as Yemenis seek refuge

  3. Inside the Houthis’ expanding war economy in Yemen

  4. What could stop the Houthis’ advance across Yemen?

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

  6. Yemen: Fact-checking videos claiming to show Houthi rebel attacks

  7. Ukraine says it's open to halting attacks on Russian energy after Trump's claims of deal

Sources

The original report was published by France 24. WorldPing does not claim that reporting — this page summarises and contextualises it.

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